The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Decatur, IL is $34,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,460.
Pay spans roughly $29,210 at the 10th percentile to $43,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.81 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Decatur, IL.
| Median (annual) | $34,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.81 |
| 10th percentile | $29,210 |
| 90th percentile | $43,290 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.