The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Altoona, PA is $34,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,120.
Pay spans roughly $26,870 at the 10th percentile to $44,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.55 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $34,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.55 |
| 10th percentile | $26,870 |
| 90th percentile | $44,710 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.