Pennsylvania

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$36,950
-4.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.76
 
10th Percentile
$28,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$46,380
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in Pennsylvania earn between $28,390 and $46,380, with a mean of $36,950. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$36,950 mean
10th Percentile$28,39090th Percentile$46,380

How Pennsylvania Compares

LocationMean Salary
Pennsylvania$36,950
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. Pennsylvania. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.