The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sumter, SC is $26,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,380.
Pay spans roughly $17,020 at the 10th percentile to $35,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.70 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Sumter, SC.
| Median (annual) | $26,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.70 |
| 10th percentile | $17,020 |
| 90th percentile | $35,590 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.