Local Salary Data

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Wayne, NJ

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$38,189
1 filings
DOL Median (Wayne, NJ)
$38,189
vs National
+29.7%
National: $29,453
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,588
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$38,189
+29.7% 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 Wayne, NJ earns $38,189 in nominal terms, which is 29.7% above the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,588 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Wayne, NJ

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Milkyway Education Center$38,1891

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Wayne, NJ is $38,189 based on 1 DOL filings.

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

A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Wayne, NJ earns 29.7% more than the national median of $29,453, or $33,588 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.