Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$45,450

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.85

per hour

Employment

1,500

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+21.4%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, District of Columbia pays 21.4% MORE for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,764

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

55%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$38,740

25th

$39,980

Median

$45,450

75th

$46,950

90th

$55,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).