Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$36,450
↑ 60.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 60.5% since 2011 ($22,710 → $36,450)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $36,450
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,450 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $35,320 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | $32,510 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | $29,910 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $28,650 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $27,750 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $26,860 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $25,860 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $24,750 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $23,960 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $23,440 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $23,170 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $22,860 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $22,710 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.