The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Erie, PA is $35,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,800.
Pay spans roughly $28,010 at the 10th percentile to $43,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.10 per hour. An estimated 570 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Erie, PA.
| Median (annual) | $35,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.10 |
| 10th percentile | $28,010 |
| 90th percentile | $43,250 |
| Employment | 570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.