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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$38,130
Median Annual
$37,150
Total Workforce
290,480
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $55,940 | 210 |
| #2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,380 | 5,740 |
| #3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,270 | 1,880 |
| #4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,710 | 4,040 |
| #5 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $51,410 | 200 |
| #6 | New Haven, CT | $50,580 | 620 |
| #7 | Hawaii | $50,250 | 1,270 |
| #8 | Napa, CA | $50,190 | 90 |
| #9 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $50,020 | 180 |
| #10 | Washington | $49,920 | 10,210 |
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