Cooks, Restaurant Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,150 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.46
10th percentile $28,650
90th percentile $42,890
Employed locally 560
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,650
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $32,150
    75th
    $35,480
    90th
    $42,890

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,320
    Bartenders $27,640
    Food Preparation Workers $29,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in East South Dakota is $15.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.97 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in East South Dakota is 12.7% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $28,650 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.