The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is $37,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,100.
Pay spans roughly $30,650 at the 10th percentile to $46,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.89 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN.
| Median (annual) | $37,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.89 |
| 10th percentile | $30,650 |
| 90th percentile | $46,800 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.