Profession

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

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Delaware

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
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
35-2012SOC 2018 35-2012
GroupAll
Median44,080 USD
Average42,720 USD
Middle 50%39,620 USD - 46,050 USD
Decile range35,870 USD - 47,560 USD
Bottom decile35,870 USD
Top decile47,560 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