Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Connecticut
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Connecticut earn a median of $46,120 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,500
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380; the top 10% earn over $56,570. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Connecticut
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Connecticut?
The median is $46,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380 and the top 10% earn over $56,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.