The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $36,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,240.
Pay spans roughly $29,210 at the 10th percentile to $44,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 4,990 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $36,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $29,210 |
| 90th percentile | $44,230 |
| Employment | 4,990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.