Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary
in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
- Middle 50%
- $35,140–$44,840
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #126 of 435
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro earn a median of $38,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $37,450 and in line with the WI statewide median of $38,650. It ranks #126 of 435 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $42,960 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $39,050 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,980 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $38,880 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38,660 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,640 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $38,440 |
| Kenosha, WI | $38,150 |
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Questions
What is the average Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $38,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $35,140 and $44,840. The 10th percentile is $31,920 and the 90th is $47,130.
Is Oshkosh a high-paying metro for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $37,450 and in line with the WI statewide median of $38,650. It ranks #126 of 435 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make an hour in Oshkosh?
About $18.52 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,530 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.89–$21.56 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.