Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Western Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $36,720 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $49,450
Employed locally 560
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $40,890
    90th
    $49,450

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,410
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,310
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,570
    Bartenders$22,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,290
    Food Preparation Workers$35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Western Wyoming is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Western Wyoming is 0.7% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.