The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lancaster, PA is $37,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,110.
Pay spans roughly $28,450 at the 10th percentile to $45,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.99 per hour. An estimated 1,060 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lancaster, PA.
| Median (annual) | $37,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.99 |
| 10th percentile | $28,450 |
| 90th percentile | $45,520 |
| Employment | 1,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.