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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Delaware

Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Delaware earn a median of $44,080 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$44,080
vs. U.S. median
+18% ($37,450)
Rank among states
14 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,680

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870; the top 10% earn over $47,560. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.

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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Delaware

How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Delaware?

The median is $44,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870 and the top 10% earn over $47,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?

On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses