The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jackson, TN is $32,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,740.
Pay spans roughly $24,890 at the 10th percentile to $38,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.39 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jackson, TN.
| Median (annual) | $32,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.39 |
| 10th percentile | $24,890 |
| 90th percentile | $38,510 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.