The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL is $36,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,800.
Pay spans roughly $30,730 at the 10th percentile to $45,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 1,060 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL.
| Median (annual) | $36,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $30,730 |
| 90th percentile | $45,390 |
| Employment | 1,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.