Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $30,990 -15% vs national
Median hourly $14.90
10th percentile $22,370
90th percentile $38,720
Employed locally 450
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,370
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $30,990
    75th
    $35,730
    90th
    $38,720

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,010
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,550
    Wisconsin $37,840
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $37,840
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $37,160

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,190
    Waiters and Waitresses$19,460
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,220
    Food Preparation Workers$28,740
    Cooks, Fast Food$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Spartanburg, SC is $14.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Spartanburg, SC is 15% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,370 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.