The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Modesto, CA is $43,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,180.
Pay spans roughly $36,170 at the 10th percentile to $57,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.03 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.03 |
| 10th percentile | $36,170 |
| 90th percentile | $57,580 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.