The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is $37,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,130.
Pay spans roughly $29,970 at the 10th percentile to $44,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.97 per hour. An estimated 1,550 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
| Median (annual) | $37,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.97 |
| 10th percentile | $29,970 |
| 90th percentile | $44,080 |
| Employment | 1,550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.