The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Decatur, AL is $23,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $25,600.
Pay spans roughly $17,560 at the 10th percentile to $35,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.47 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Decatur, AL.
| Median (annual) | $23,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $25,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.47 |
| 10th percentile | $17,560 |
| 90th percentile | $35,800 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.