The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Tuscaloosa, AL is $29,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,250.
Pay spans roughly $20,770 at the 10th percentile to $37,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.40 per hour. An estimated 540 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Tuscaloosa, AL.
| Median (annual) | $29,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.40 |
| 10th percentile | $20,770 |
| 90th percentile | $37,600 |
| Employment | 540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.