New Jersey

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$43,670
+17.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$21.00
 
10th Percentile
$34,850
Entry level
90th Percentile
$54,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in New Jersey earn between $34,850 and $54,190, with a mean of $43,670. The national average for this role is $37,312.

$43,670 mean
10th Percentile$34,85090th Percentile$54,190

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$43,670
National Average$37,312
Hawaii$50,250
Washington$49,920
Alaska$48,410
Massachusetts$47,100
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.