South Dakota

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$37,630
-3.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.09
 
10th Percentile
$30,140
Entry level
90th Percentile
$45,650
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in South Dakota earn between $30,140 and $45,650, with a mean of $37,630. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$37,630 mean
10th Percentile$30,14090th Percentile$45,650

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$37,630
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. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.