Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Washington
Ranked #2 of 51 · WA
32.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,290 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,670
Employment 9,780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,820P25 $45,760 Median $49,670P75 $58,220P90 $62,840
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Washington earn between $39,820 and $62,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Washington is $51,290, about 32.2% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $51,620 | $51,930 | 240 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,530 | $53,820 | 5,380 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49,320 | $49,870 | 250 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,280 | $48,680 | 240 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $48,820 | $50,630 | 290 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,560 | $50,150 | 550 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,820 | $47,670 | 310 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,730 | $46,890 | 430 |