Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Washington
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Washington earn a median of $49,670 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,780
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,820; the top 10% earn over $62,840. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Washington
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Washington?
The median is $49,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,820 and the top 10% earn over $62,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+33% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.