The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $42,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,140.
Pay spans roughly $35,310 at the 10th percentile to $53,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.40 per hour. An estimated 5,940 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $42,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.40 |
| 10th percentile | $35,310 |
| 90th percentile | $53,140 |
| Employment | 5,940 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.