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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Full cooks, institution and cafeteria overview →U.S. mean $38,810 · median $37,450
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #1 | $52,100 | $47,770 | $25 | +34.2% | $38,250–$65,020 |
| Washington | #2 | $51,290 | $49,670 | $25 | +32.2% | $39,820–$62,840 |
| Alaska | #3 | $49,410 | $48,580 | $24 | +27.3% | $37,990–$58,710 |
| Massachusetts | #4 | $48,750 | $47,790 | $23 | +25.6% | $39,250–$58,090 |