Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,390 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $28,530
90th percentile $46,810
Employed locally 1,220
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,530
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $38,070
    90th
    $46,810

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,110
    Bartenders$25,890
    Food Preparation Workers$27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southern Ohio is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southern Ohio is 0.2% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,530 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.