The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Maryland is $38,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,130.
Pay spans roughly $33,390 at the 10th percentile to $49,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.70 per hour. An estimated 3,730 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $38,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.70 |
| 10th percentile | $33,390 |
| 90th percentile | $49,600 |
| Employment | 3,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.