Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Florida
In Florida, cooks, institution and cafeteria earn a median of $35,640 per year.
Median (Florida)
$35,640
Bottom 10%
$28,980
Top 10%
$45,160
Employed in Florida
24,100
How Florida compares
Refit analysis ·In Florida, cooks, institution and cafeteria earn a median of $35,640 — 2% below the national median of $36,450. Locally the range runs $28,980 to $45,160. About 24,100 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Florida ranks #31 of 54 states for cooks, institution and cafeteria pay — roughly the 43th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $48,260) by 35%. State employment of about 24,100 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$36,450
US bottom 10%
$26,800
US top 10%
$48,320
Skills that move pay in this role
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Writing
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