Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Sumter, SC

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

Median annual salary $26,420 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.70
10th percentile $17,020
90th percentile $35,590
Employed locally 150
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,020
    25th
    $21,390
    50th (median)
    $26,420
    75th
    $30,680
    90th
    $35,590

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 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
    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 Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,200
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,360
    Food Preparation Workers $27,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sumter, SC is $12.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Sumter, SC is 27.5% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $17,020 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,390.