The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Wausau, WI is $38,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,240.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $44,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.42 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Wausau, WI.
| Median (annual) | $38,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.42 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $44,530 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.