The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in District of Columbia is $45,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,790.
Pay spans roughly $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $56,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.92 per hour. An estimated 1,560 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $45,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.92 |
| 10th percentile | $38,100 |
| 90th percentile | $56,830 |
| Employment | 1,560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.