Institution and Cafeteria Cooks
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Institution and Cafeteria Cooks *
U S |
$13.82 | $16.34 | $18.97 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$17.26 | $18.99 | $21.58 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.59 | $19.17 | $21.58 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$16.40 | $18.22 | $19.72 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.90 | $17.67 | $19.75 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.61 | $18.11 | $19.89 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$16.75 | $18.39 | $19.94 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.96 | $19.27 | $22.23 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 7,860 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Institution and Cafeteria Cooks most often work?
- Educational Services
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Hospitals
- Social Assistance
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 11,006 new Institution and Cafeteria Cooks to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 394,600 | 421,500 | 27,000 | 6.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6,995 | 7,519 | 524 | 7.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 777 | 807 | 30 | 3.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 494 | 520 | 26 | 5.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 865 | 876 | 11 | 1.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 798 | 881 | 83 | 10.4% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 577 | 606 | 29 | 5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 3,427 | 3,769 | 342 | 10% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.