Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,210 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $53,360
Employed locally 1,130
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $38,210
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $53,360

    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 Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,920
    Waiters and Waitresses$46,320
    Food Preparation Workers$37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,850
    Bartenders$45,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Washington is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern Washington is 3.7% above 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.