The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Cedar Rapids, IA is $35,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,610.
Pay spans roughly $27,620 at the 10th percentile to $40,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.12 per hour. An estimated 810 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Median (annual) | $35,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.12 |
| 10th percentile | $27,620 |
| 90th percentile | $40,740 |
| Employment | 810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.