The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Columbus, GA-AL is $29,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,480.
Pay spans roughly $21,270 at the 10th percentile to $37,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.15 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Columbus, GA-AL.
| Median (annual) | $29,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.15 |
| 10th percentile | $21,270 |
| 90th percentile | $37,340 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.