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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Georgia

Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Georgia earn a median of $35,090 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$35,090
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($37,450)
Rank among states
41 of 51
Jobs in the state
8,220

Pay range in Georgia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,220; the top 10% earn over $44,540. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.

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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Georgia

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

The median is $35,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,220 and the top 10% earn over $44,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−6% 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