Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$44,520

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.40

per hour

Employment

7,490

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+18.9%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, New Jersey pays 18.9% MORE for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,919

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

48%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$35,500

25th

$37,590

Median

$44,520

75th

$48,090

90th

$53,060

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