The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $40,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,980.
Pay spans roughly $35,930 at the 10th percentile to $48,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.34 per hour. An estimated 4,300 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $40,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.34 |
| 10th percentile | $35,930 |
| 90th percentile | $48,940 |
| Employment | 4,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.