The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Mankato, MN is $39,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,150.
Pay spans roughly $36,860 at the 10th percentile to $46,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.85 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Mankato, MN.
| Median (annual) | $39,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.85 |
| 10th percentile | $36,860 |
| 90th percentile | $46,710 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.