Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $45,880 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $51,630
Employed locally 420
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $51,630

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 67% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 33% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,850
    Food Preparation Workers $36,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,480
    Bartenders $45,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Yakima, WA is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Yakima, WA is 25.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.