Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,490 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.10
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $42,060
Employed locally 1,480
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $33,490
    75th
    $36,270
    90th
    $42,060

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,010
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,170
    Bartenders $37,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,530
    Food Preparation Workers $28,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Mid Michigan is $16.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.84 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Mid Michigan is 9.1% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.