Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $37,840 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $45,380
Employed locally 850
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $42,050
    90th
    $45,380

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,770
    Bartenders$22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,510
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,980
    Food Preparation Workers$33,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Western Wisconsin is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Western Wisconsin is 3.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.