Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Washington - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington)

$29,016

vs National

-1.5%

National: $29,453

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$25,319

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$29,016

-1.5% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$29,453

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Washington earns $29,016 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,319 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
BELLINGHAM ADULT FAMILY HOMES LLC	$29,016	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Washington?

The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Washington is $29,016 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Washington a good place to work as a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?

A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Washington earns 1.5% less than the national median of $29,453, or $25,319 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.