The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Bismarck, ND is $39,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,820.
Pay spans roughly $34,140 at the 10th percentile to $45,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.78 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Bismarck, ND.
| Median (annual) | $39,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.78 |
| 10th percentile | $34,140 |
| 90th percentile | $45,820 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.