Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #13 of 51 · NJ
13.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,110 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $44,520
Employment 7,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,500P25 $37,590 Median $44,520P75 $48,090P90 $53,060
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in New Jersey earn between $35,500 and $53,060. 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 New Jersey is $44,110, about 13.7% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $45,510 | $44,960 | 110 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $42,960 | $43,300 | 460 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $40,240 | $41,940 | 320 |