Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Springfield, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, OH

Median annual salary $35,770 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $28,840
90th percentile $44,050
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,840
    25th
    $30,150
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $37,240
    90th
    $44,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 59% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 41% 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
    Columbus, OH $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,860
    Cleveland, OH $36,620
    Toledo, OH $36,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,390
    Ohio $36,250

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,300
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,500
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,760
    Bartenders$28,240
    Food Preparation Workers$30,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Springfield, OH is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Springfield, OH is 1.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,840 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,150.