Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Missouri
Ranked #41 of 51 · MO
9.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,190 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $34,900
Employment 13,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $29,850 Median $34,900P75 $38,000P90 $43,700
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $43,700. 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 Missouri is $35,190, about 9.3% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,200 | $37,000 | 5,410 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $36,080 | $36,590 | 4,470 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,450 | $34,340 | 940 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $34,070 | $34,770 | 210 |
| Columbia, MO | $33,900 | $35,160 | 550 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $33,880 | $33,700 | 200 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $33,440 | $34,020 | 920 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,840 | $33,440 | 340 |