Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$35,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.10

per hour

Employment

10,680

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-5.0%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Tennessee pays 5.0% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,874

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$27,830

25th

$30,150

Median

$35,570

75th

$38,860

90th

$45,430

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