Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Missouri earn a median salary of $30,633 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -16% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 16,450 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $28,040 to $35,280 depending on location.
$30,633
Avg median salary in Missouri
$35,280
Highest paying metro
$28,040
Lowest paying metro
16,450
Employed in Missouri
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,280 | $29,390 | $38,040 | 5,560 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $34,760 | $29,130 | $38,400 | 4,340 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $31,810 | $28,060 | $35,360 | 200 |
| Columbia, MO | $31,360 | $27,550 | $37,160 | 540 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $30,630 | $28,100 | $35,640 | 190 |
| Springfield, MO | $30,600 | $27,350 | $35,760 | 900 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $30,000 | $27,510 | $34,500 | 360 |
| Central Missouri | $29,250 | $26,610 | $34,810 | 1,240 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,790 | $26,690 | $34,770 | 380 |
| North Missouri | $28,540 | $26,450 | $33,560 | 1,010 |
| Southeast Missouri | $28,530 | $26,670 | $33,920 | 1,120 |
| Southwest Missouri | $28,040 | $26,200 | $32,860 | 610 |