The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Chico, CA is $41,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,550.
Pay spans roughly $36,170 at the 10th percentile to $53,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.89 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $41,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.89 |
| 10th percentile | $36,170 |
| 90th percentile | $53,880 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.