The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Punta Gorda, FL is $35,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,670.
Pay spans roughly $28,980 at the 10th percentile to $44,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.90 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Punta Gorda, FL.
| Median (annual) | $35,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.90 |
| 10th percentile | $28,980 |
| 90th percentile | $44,350 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.