The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Worcester, MA is $44,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,940.
Pay spans roughly $37,190 at the 10th percentile to $55,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.57 per hour. An estimated 740 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Worcester, MA.
| Median (annual) | $44,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.57 |
| 10th percentile | $37,190 |
| 90th percentile | $55,330 |
| Employment | 740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.