The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Cleveland, TN is $28,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,260.
Pay spans roughly $23,360 at the 10th percentile to $38,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.50 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Cleveland, TN.
| Median (annual) | $28,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.50 |
| 10th percentile | $23,360 |
| 90th percentile | $38,960 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.