Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Michigan
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Michigan earn a median of $36,870 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,500
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,800; the top 10% earn over $45,540. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Michigan
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Michigan?
The median is $36,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,800 and the top 10% earn over $45,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.