Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Arizona
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Arizona earn a median of $39,660 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,170
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,490; the top 10% earn over $48,370. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Arizona
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Arizona?
The median is $39,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,490 and the top 10% earn over $48,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.