Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $45,940 +26% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $52,230
Employed locally 90
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $38,840
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $49,500
    90th
    $52,230

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 64% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $48,050

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,190
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,300
    Food Preparation Workers $34,580
    Bartenders $44,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Walla Walla, WA is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Walla Walla, WA is 26% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,840.