DE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-2012

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Delaware

Median Annual Salary $43,490 +19% above national average (national: $36,450)
$42,020Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
2,520Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$43,490
$34,720
10th pct.
$47,070
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$34,720$16.69
25th percentile$38,600$18.56
50th percentile (median)$43,490$20.91
75th percentile$46,160$22.19
90th percentile (top earners)$47,070$22.63
Mean (average)$42,020$20.20

How Delaware Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Delaware
Delaware (current) $43,490
Washington $48,260 +11%
Hawaii $47,250 +9%
Alaska $46,900 +8%
Massachusetts $46,280 +6%
Connecticut $45,870 +5%
California $45,680 +5%
District of Columbia $45,600 +5%
Rhode Island $45,450 +5%

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Related Occupations in Delaware

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Pharmacy Technicians $43,470 1,320
Gambling Dealers $43,420 320
Tellers $43,660 1,270
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,190 5,190
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $43,910 150
Tire Repairers and Changers $43,920 290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Delaware?

The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Delaware is $42,020 per year. The median (middle) salary is $43,490 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Delaware?

Entry-level cooks, institution and cafeterias (10th percentile) in Delaware typically earn around $34,720 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,600 per year.

What is the highest Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Delaware?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Delaware make approximately $47,070 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,160 per year.

How does the Delaware Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary compare to the national average?

The median cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Delaware is $43,490, which is +19% above national average of $36,450.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes