Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Wisconsin
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Wisconsin earn a median of $38,650 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,890
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,110; the top 10% earn over $47,380. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Wisconsin
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Wisconsin?
The median is $38,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,110 and the top 10% earn over $47,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.