The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Dubuque, IA is $35,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,330.
Pay spans roughly $22,500 at the 10th percentile to $41,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.15 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Dubuque, IA.
| Median (annual) | $35,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.15 |
| 10th percentile | $22,500 |
| 90th percentile | $41,590 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.