The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Columbus, OH is $37,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,130.
Pay spans roughly $29,520 at the 10th percentile to $47,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.04 per hour. An estimated 3,840 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $37,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.04 |
| 10th percentile | $29,520 |
| 90th percentile | $47,170 |
| Employment | 3,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.