Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $34,430 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $43,120
Employed locally 760
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $29,190
    50th (median)
    $34,430
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $43,120

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 62% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 38% 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
    Columbus, OH $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,860
    Cleveland, OH $36,620
    Toledo, OH $36,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,390
    Ohio $36,250

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,640
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,150
    Bartenders $28,060
    Food Preparation Workers $28,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Youngstown, OH is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Youngstown, OH is 5.5% below 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,190.