The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Rochester, NY is $39,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,970.
Pay spans roughly $31,740 at the 10th percentile to $50,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.88 per hour. An estimated 1,220 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $39,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.88 |
| 10th percentile | $31,740 |
| 90th percentile | $50,370 |
| Employment | 1,220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.