SOC 35-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — Central New Hampshire
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central New Hampshire, NH is $45,190 per year, 20.7% above the national median of $37,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central New Hampshire, NH is $45,190 per year, 20.7% above the national median of $37,450. Pay ranges from under $35,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,780 to $47,940.
Employment stands at 230, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 270th of 338 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,370 | −5.6% |
| 25th | $39,780 | +6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,190 | +20.7% |
| 75th | $47,940 | +28.0% |
| 90th | $54,930 | +46.7% |
| Mean | $44,440 | +18.7% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $44,670 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $45,190 buys what $43,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,190 a year, 20.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,370 to $54,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $44,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $45,190, or $21.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,450, so pay in Central New Hampshire, NH is 20.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central New Hampshire, NH earns more than $54,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Manchester, at $44,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Central New Hampshire, NH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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