The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Dalton, GA is $30,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,240.
Pay spans roughly $22,560 at the 10th percentile to $39,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.74 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Dalton, GA.
| Median (annual) | $30,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.74 |
| 10th percentile | $22,560 |
| 90th percentile | $39,030 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.