Georgia

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$35,380
-8.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.01
 
10th Percentile
$28,220
Entry level
90th Percentile
$44,540
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in Georgia earn between $28,220 and $44,540, with a mean of $35,380. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$35,380 mean
10th Percentile$28,22090th Percentile$44,540

How Georgia Compares

LocationMean Salary
Georgia$35,380
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. Georgia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.