The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona is $39,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,890.
Pay spans roughly $34,150 at the 10th percentile to $48,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.97 per hour. An estimated 6,840 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Arizona.
| Median (annual) | $39,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.97 |
| 10th percentile | $34,150 |
| 90th percentile | $48,280 |
| Employment | 6,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.