Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in District of Columbia
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in District of Columbia earn a median of $45,450 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740; the top 10% earn over $55,680. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Fast Food$44,670 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Restaurant$46,130 median in District of Columbia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,920 median in District of Columbia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,760 median in District of Columbia
- Bakers$44,040 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Short Order$42,450 median in District of Columbia
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in District of Columbia
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $45,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740 and the top 10% earn over $55,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.