Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Alabama

Median Salary

$27,120

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.04

per hour

Employment

8,780

in Alabama

vs. National Avg

-27.6%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Alabama pays 27.6% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$31,137

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

87.1

13% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Alabama

10th

$20,040

25th

$21,630

Median

$27,120

75th

$33,300

90th

$37,960

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).