The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Springfield, MO is $30,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,820.
Pay spans roughly $26,140 at the 10th percentile to $40,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.71 per hour. An estimated 900 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Springfield, MO.
| Median (annual) | $30,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.71 |
| 10th percentile | $26,140 |
| 90th percentile | $40,320 |
| Employment | 900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.