The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Rockford, IL is $32,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,140.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $42,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.42 per hour. An estimated 690 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Rockford, IL.
| Median (annual) | $32,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.42 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $42,690 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.