The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in State College, PA is $37,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,330.
Pay spans roughly $28,580 at the 10th percentile to $47,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.01 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in State College, PA.
| Median (annual) | $37,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.01 |
| 10th percentile | $28,580 |
| 90th percentile | $47,820 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.