Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $46,480 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 860
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $54,840
    90th
    $60,870

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 45% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 55% 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
    Washington $48,260
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,790
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,740
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,720

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,680
    Waiters and Waitresses$39,710
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,840
    Food Preparation Workers$36,960
    Dishwashers$34,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Urban Honolulu, HI is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 27.5% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.