SOC 35-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Naples, FL the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is $43,890 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $37,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Naples, FL the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is $43,890 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $37,450. Half of workers earn between $38,130 and $48,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,620 and the ninetieth at $55,350.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Sebastian leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 269th of 344 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | −4.9% |
| 25th | $38,130 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $43,890 | +17.2% |
| 75th | $48,920 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $55,350 | +47.8% |
| Mean | $44,380 | +18.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $38,730 | 160 | |
| 2 | North Port | $37,620 | 1,030 | |
| 3 | Sebring | $37,380 | 130 | |
| 4 | Punta Gorda | $37,200 | 140 | |
| 5 | Crestview | $37,190 | 180 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $37,070 | 370 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $36,970 | 3,780 | |
| 8 | Homosassa Springs | $36,710 | 190 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $36,510 | 420 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $36,490 | 1,770 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $43,890 buys what $42,447 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,447US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,890 a year, 17.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,620 to $55,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $38,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $43,890, or $21.10 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 Naples, FL is 17.2% 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 Naples, FL earns more than $55,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,620 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 Sebastian, at $38,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Naples, FL. 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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