Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,070 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.05
10th percentile $19,490
90th percentile $35,340
Employed locally 1,240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,490
    25th
    $21,720
    50th (median)
    $25,070
    75th
    $28,870
    90th
    $35,340

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,320
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,140
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,940
    Food Preparation Workers$22,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Upper East Mississippi is $12.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.02 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Upper East Mississippi is 31.2% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $19,490 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,720.