Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $44,020 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $50,200
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $50,200

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 56% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 44% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,050
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $42,360
    Bartenders $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $50,940
    Food Preparation Workers $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Wenatchee, WA is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Wenatchee, WA is 20.8% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.