The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Bay City, MI is $34,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,390.
Pay spans roughly $27,970 at the 10th percentile to $39,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.49 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Bay City, MI.
| Median (annual) | $34,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.49 |
| 10th percentile | $27,970 |
| 90th percentile | $39,200 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.