The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Owensboro, KY is $30,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,110.
Pay spans roughly $26,230 at the 10th percentile to $34,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.45 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Owensboro, KY.
| Median (annual) | $30,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.45 |
| 10th percentile | $26,230 |
| 90th percentile | $34,040 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.