Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Maryland earn a median salary of $36,636 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.5% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 2,730 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $31,610 to $39,380 depending on location.
$36,636
Avg median salary in Maryland
$39,380
Highest paying metro
$31,610
Lowest paying metro
2,730
Employed in Maryland
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $39,380 | $35,060 | $43,090 | 80 |
| Baltimore, MD | $38,320 | $35,760 | $43,480 | 1,880 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,680 | $36,410 | $40,700 | 90 |
| Maryland | $36,190 | $33,620 | $39,390 | 240 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $31,610 | $28,800 | $36,870 | 440 |