The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Syracuse, NY is $39,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,650.
Pay spans roughly $33,040 at the 10th percentile to $50,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.80 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Syracuse, NY.
| Median (annual) | $39,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.80 |
| 10th percentile | $33,040 |
| 90th percentile | $50,270 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.