Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Connecticut earn a median salary of $44,310 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.6% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 3,600 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $39,910 to $47,540 depending on location.
$44,310
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$47,540
Highest paying metro
$39,910
Lowest paying metro
3,600
Employed in Connecticut
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $47,540 | $43,960 | $50,270 | 860 |
| New Haven, CT | $46,510 | $39,530 | $51,900 | 620 |
| Hartford, CT | $45,670 | $39,260 | $50,370 | 1,180 |
| Connecticut | $44,600 | $39,130 | $47,630 | 190 |
| Waterbury, CT | $41,630 | $37,170 | $46,650 | 420 |
| Norwich, CT | $39,910 | $36,330 | $46,420 | 330 |