Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $43,850 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $57,080
Employed locally 840
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $43,850
    75th
    $49,850
    90th
    $57,080

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 60% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 40% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $48,050

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,880
    Waiters and Waitresses$45,530
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,630
    Food Preparation Workers$35,370
    Bartenders$45,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Spokane, WA is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Spokane, WA is 20.3% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.