Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,100 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.11
10th percentile $18,200
90th percentile $30,410
Employed locally 410
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,200
    25th
    $19,850
    50th (median)
    $23,100
    75th
    $27,500
    90th
    $30,410

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,380
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,650
    Waiters and Waitresses$19,950
    Food Preparation Workers$20,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwest Alabama is $11.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.13 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwest Alabama is 36.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,200 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,850.