Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Georgia earn a median salary of $31,100 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 7,380 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $28,370 to $36,980 depending on location.
$31,100
Avg median salary in Georgia
$36,980
Highest paying metro
$28,370
Lowest paying metro
7,380
Employed in Georgia
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $36,980 | $32,630 | $40,460 | 3,810 |
| Gainesville, GA | $36,950 | $30,490 | $41,310 | 170 |
| Brunswick, GA | $35,060 | $29,590 | $40,230 | 80 |
| Savannah, GA | $34,050 | $28,990 | $36,940 | 270 |
| Hinesville, GA | $31,270 | $29,120 | $34,530 | 30 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $30,930 | $28,490 | $37,100 | 480 |
| North Georgia | $30,680 | $27,780 | $37,160 | 360 |
| Dalton, GA | $30,670 | $27,510 | $35,610 | 50 |
| Macon, GA | $30,060 | $28,200 | $35,560 | 240 |
| Athens, GA | $30,020 | $27,830 | $35,570 | 150 |
| Rome, GA | $29,990 | $28,520 | $34,650 | 100 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $29,430 | $26,520 | $34,890 | 370 |
| Albany, GA | $29,430 | $25,840 | $33,010 | 100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $29,380 | $26,680 | $35,770 | 100 |
| South Georgia | $28,980 | $26,660 | $33,750 | 380 |
| East Georgia | $28,830 | $27,040 | $33,070 | 260 |
| Middle Georgia | $28,720 | $26,410 | $35,320 | 320 |
| Valdosta, GA | $28,370 | $24,940 | $33,670 | 110 |