Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $36,940 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 1,050
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $29,370
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $48,720

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,700
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,520
    Bartenders$21,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,380
    Food Preparation Workers$32,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Wyoming is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern Wyoming is 0.3% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,370.