Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in New York earn a median salary of $40,151 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.2% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 22,180 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $36,510 to $46,370 depending on location.
$40,151
Avg median salary in New York
$46,370
Highest paying metro
$36,510
Lowest paying metro
22,180
Employed in New York
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $46,370 | $39,970 | $51,210 | 15,130 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,220 | $39,720 | $47,290 | 210 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,730 | $37,840 | $50,390 | 610 |
| Kingston, NY | $41,470 | $36,890 | $47,520 | 180 |
| Albany, NY | $41,010 | $37,120 | $46,290 | 870 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $40,180 | $36,470 | $47,040 | 470 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,380 | $36,340 | $46,360 | 190 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,270 | $36,670 | $45,170 | 1,220 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,100 | $36,400 | $46,790 | 580 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $39,010 | $35,130 | $42,640 | 130 |
| Central East New York | $38,700 | $36,840 | $46,140 | 470 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,570 | $36,870 | $45,370 | 1,090 |
| Southwest New York | $38,110 | $36,210 | $43,350 | 520 |
| Utica, NY | $37,660 | $36,030 | $44,920 | 350 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,130 | $34,150 | $44,410 | 90 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,510 | $35,650 | $45,520 | 70 |