Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,040 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $36,640
Employed locally 610
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $26,200
    50th (median)
    $28,040
    75th
    $32,860
    90th
    $36,640

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,790
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,920
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,350
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,900
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwest Missouri is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwest Missouri is 23.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,200.