Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,920 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $53,240
Employed locally 180
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $40,920
    75th
    $45,840
    90th
    $53,240

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,030
    Food Preparation Workers $35,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,040
    Bartenders $22,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwestern New Hampshire is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 12.3% above 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.