The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Connecticut is $45,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,640.
Pay spans roughly $36,830 at the 10th percentile to $59,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.05 per hour. An estimated 3,630 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Connecticut.
| Median (annual) | $45,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.05 |
| 10th percentile | $36,830 |
| 90th percentile | $59,040 |
| Employment | 3,630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.