Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #8 of 51 · CT
19.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,320 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $46,120
Employment 4,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,380P25 $39,960 Median $46,120P75 $48,990P90 $56,570
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Connecticut earn between $38,380 and $56,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Connecticut is $46,320, about 19.4% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $47,380 | $48,510 | 1,100 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,650 | $46,320 | 1,460 |
| New Haven, CT | $46,000 | $46,860 | 790 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $44,510 | $44,030 | 400 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $44,110 | $43,490 | 440 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $43,940 | $44,140 | 270 |