The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Appleton, WI is $36,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,620.
Pay spans roughly $30,170 at the 10th percentile to $45,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.59 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Appleton, WI.
| Median (annual) | $36,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.59 |
| 10th percentile | $30,170 |
| 90th percentile | $45,780 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.