Profession
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
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California
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
35-2012SOC 2018 35-2012
GroupAll
Median37,450 USD
Average38,810 USD
Middle 50%32,440 USD - 44,800 USD
Decile range28,480 USD - 49,670 USD
Bottom decile28,480 USD
Top decile49,670 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
40202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 4020
GroupMen
Median36,764 USD
Average36,764 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median34,320 USD
Average34,320 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 California2025
35-2012SOC 2018 35-2012
GroupAll
Median46,390 USD
Average47,900 USD
Middle 50%40,240 USD - 52,060 USD
Decile range37,570 USD - 59,630 USD
Bottom decile37,570 USD
Top decile59,630 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesCooks, Institution and Cafeteria