Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $36,270 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $27,840
90th percentile $47,100
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,840
    25th
    $32,150
    50th (median)
    $36,270
    75th
    $39,890
    90th
    $47,100

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 47% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 53% 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
    Connecticut $45,870
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Portland-South Portland, ME $43,980
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $40,920
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,150

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,810
    Food Preparation Workers $31,730
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in St. George, UT is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in St. George, UT is 0.5% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,840 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,150.