The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Alaska is $46,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,410.
Pay spans roughly $37,270 at the 10th percentile to $60,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.55 per hour. An estimated 1,540 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $46,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.55 |
| 10th percentile | $37,270 |
| 90th percentile | $60,390 |
| Employment | 1,540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.