District of Columbia

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$45,560
+17.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$21.90
 
10th Percentile
$38,740
Entry level
90th Percentile
$55,680
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in District of Columbia earn between $38,740 and $55,680, with a mean of $45,560. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$45,560 mean
10th Percentile$38,74090th Percentile$55,680

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$45,560
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.