Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $35,090 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $39,840
Employed locally 270
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $31,420
    50th (median)
    $35,090
    75th
    $37,330
    90th
    $39,840

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 58% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 42% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,240
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $40,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,550
    Tucson, AZ $37,610
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,150

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,910
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,540
    Food Preparation Workers $33,370
    Bartenders $36,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Yuma, AZ is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Yuma, AZ is 3.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,420.