Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Western Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $38,570 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $54,020
Employed locally 1,280
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $31,180
    50th (median)
    $38,570
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $54,020

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,310
    Bartenders $22,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,290
    Food Preparation Workers $35,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Western Wyoming is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Western Wyoming is 4.7% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,180.