The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $35,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,690.
Pay spans roughly $24,820 at the 10th percentile to $39,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.88 per hour. An estimated 380 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.
| Median (annual) | $35,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.88 |
| 10th percentile | $24,820 |
| 90th percentile | $39,840 |
| Employment | 380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.