National Wages 35-2012.00 - Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $37,450.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,480 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $49,670 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$28,480$32,440$37,450$44,800$49,670

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $18.01 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.69 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.88 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$13.69$15.60$18.01$21.54$23.88