New York

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$46,850
+20.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$22.52
 
10th Percentile
$36,280
Entry level
90th Percentile
$59,620
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in New York earn between $36,280 and $59,620, with a mean of $46,850. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$46,850 mean
10th Percentile$36,28090th Percentile$59,620

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$46,850
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. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.