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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,660
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.5% vs 2024
$41,350
Mean Salary
$39,660
Median Salary
$19.07
Hourly Rate
7,170 people work as Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona earn a median salary of $39,660 per year ($3,305/month).
This is 2.5% above the national average of $38,684.
Arizona ranks #19 out of 51 states for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay.
Approximately 7,170 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.6
Food Production
3.58
Customer and Personal Service
3.56
Mathematics
3.54
Administration and Management
3.34
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(71.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona
Salaries for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona range from $34,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $45,950.
Median $39,660
P10: $34,490P25: $36,730P75: $45,950P90: $48,370
10th
$34,490
25th
$36,730
Median
$39,660
75th
$45,950
90th
$48,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,490
$16.58
$2,874
25th Percentile
$36,730
$17.66
$3,060
Median (50th)
$39,660
$19.07
$3,305
75th Percentile
$45,950
$22.09
$3,829
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,370
$23.25
$4,030
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Arizona ranks #19 of 51 states
$38,684
National avg. for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona is $39,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,350.
What is the salary range for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona?
Salaries for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona range from $34,490 at the 10th percentile to $48,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $45,950.
What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona?
Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions in Arizona typically start around $34,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,730 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,170 people are employed as Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona is approximately $19.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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