Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$31,550

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.17

per hour

Employment

11,540

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-15.8%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Kentucky pays 15.8% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,650

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$25,580

25th

$28,880

Median

$31,550

75th

$37,370

90th

$45,720

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