The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $28,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,320.
Pay spans roughly $16,910 at the 10th percentile to $38,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.64 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $28,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.64 |
| 10th percentile | $16,910 |
| 90th percentile | $38,970 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.