The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Fresno, CA is $42,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,950.
Pay spans roughly $35,060 at the 10th percentile to $50,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.20 per hour. An estimated 750 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Fresno, CA.
| Median (annual) | $42,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.20 |
| 10th percentile | $35,060 |
| 90th percentile | $50,980 |
| Employment | 750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.