The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jefferson City, MO is $28,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,600.
Pay spans roughly $25,830 at the 10th percentile to $39,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.84 per hour. An estimated 380 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jefferson City, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.84 |
| 10th percentile | $25,830 |
| 90th percentile | $39,280 |
| Employment | 380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.