The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Manhattan, KS is $32,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,160.
Pay spans roughly $24,730 at the 10th percentile to $38,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.47 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Manhattan, KS.
| Median (annual) | $32,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.47 |
| 10th percentile | $24,730 |
| 90th percentile | $38,980 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.