Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Occupation

$36,450

National Median Salary

$17.53

Median Hourly Wage

448,260

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$26,800

$30,530

$36,450

$42,860

$48,320

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+55.5%

10 Year Change

$23,440

2014 Median

$36,450

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)	$54,250	2,920
Support Activities for Transportation	$49,370	110
Support Activities for Water Transportation	$49,370	110
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation	$47,350	270
Water Transportation	$47,000	480

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Top Paying States for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

State	Annual Median	Employment
Washington	$48,260	10,210
Hawaii	$47,250	1,270
Alaska	$46,900	1,540
Massachusetts	$46,280	7,510
Connecticut	$45,870	3,630

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