The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA is $43,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,780.
Pay spans roughly $36,210 at the 10th percentile to $60,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.96 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.96 |
| 10th percentile | $36,210 |
| 90th percentile | $60,450 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.