Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $36,190 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $47,820
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,620
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $39,390
    90th
    $47,820

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,470
    Bartenders $33,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,290
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Maryland is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Maryland is 0.7% below 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,620.