How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in New Hampshire?

The median Cafeteria Cook salary in New Hampshire is $45,370 per year ($21.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,820 and $49,500.

What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in New Hampshire?

On the median salary of $45,370, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $38,635 per year ($3,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.

How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in New Hampshire?

BLS counts 1,720 Cafeteria Cook jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Cafeteria Cook Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

$45,370 /year median

$21.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,635/year ($3,220/month) for a single filer

New Hampshire ranks 11th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 1,720 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $45,370 a year — though pay ranges from $35,790 for newcomers to $56,470 at the top.

Cafeteria Cook pay range in New Hampshire

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$35,790	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$39,820	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$45,370	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$49,500	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$56,470	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,720 Cafeteria Cook jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).

Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire

A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $45,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $38,635 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.

Gross (median)	$45,370
Federal income tax	−$3,264
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,471
New Hampshire state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$38,635
Take-home (monthly)	$3,220

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in New Hampshire?: The median Cafeteria Cook salary in New Hampshire is $45,370 per year ($21.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,820 and $49,500.
What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in New Hampshire?: On the median salary of $45,370, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $38,635 per year ($3,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in New Hampshire?: BLS counts 1,720 Cafeteria Cook jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Cafeteria Cooks

Washington $49,670 Alaska $48,580 Massachusetts $47,790 Hawaii $47,770 Rhode Island $46,570 California $46,390 Vermont $46,370 Connecticut $46,120

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Hampshire state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Hampshire.