The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Utah is $37,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,680.
Pay spans roughly $29,190 at the 10th percentile to $47,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.15 per hour. An estimated 5,480 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Utah.
| Median (annual) | $37,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.15 |
| 10th percentile | $29,190 |
| 90th percentile | $47,410 |
| Employment | 5,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.