The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $36,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,930.
Pay spans roughly $28,930 at the 10th percentile to $44,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.40 per hour. An estimated 4,310 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $36,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.40 |
| 10th percentile | $28,930 |
| 90th percentile | $44,480 |
| Employment | 4,310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.