Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in New York
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in New York earn a median of $45,880 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,670
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,280; the top 10% earn over $59,620. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in New York
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in New York?
The median is $45,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,280 and the top 10% earn over $59,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.