Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,380 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $60,960
Employed locally 570
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $60,960

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$46,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$40,150
    Food Preparation Workers$36,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,430
    Bartenders$46,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Western Washington is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Western Washington is 27.2% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.