The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $37,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,840.
Pay spans roughly $26,990 at the 10th percentile to $49,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.94 per hour. An estimated 1,240 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $37,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.94 |
| 10th percentile | $26,990 |
| 90th percentile | $49,170 |
| Employment | 1,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.