The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $44,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,160.
Pay spans roughly $36,790 at the 10th percentile to $57,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.56 per hour. An estimated 2,580 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $44,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.56 |
| 10th percentile | $36,790 |
| 90th percentile | $57,530 |
| Employment | 2,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.