The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Fargo, ND-MN is $39,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,990.
Pay spans roughly $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $47,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.14 per hour. An estimated 550 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Fargo, ND-MN.
| Median (annual) | $39,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.14 |
| 10th percentile | $35,620 |
| 90th percentile | $47,200 |
| Employment | 550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.