Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,600 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $50,100
Employed locally 190
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $44,600
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $50,100

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,840
    Food Preparation Workers $35,040
    Bartenders $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Connecticut is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Connecticut is 22.4% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.