The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Madison, WI is $40,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,400.
Pay spans roughly $31,610 at the 10th percentile to $49,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.39 per hour. An estimated 990 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $40,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.39 |
| 10th percentile | $31,610 |
| 90th percentile | $49,520 |
| Employment | 990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.