The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Tucson, AZ is $37,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,200.
Pay spans roughly $32,280 at the 10th percentile to $47,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.08 per hour. An estimated 1,070 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $37,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.08 |
| 10th percentile | $32,280 |
| 90th percentile | $47,390 |
| Employment | 1,070 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.