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 |
$12.56 | $15.33 | $18.84 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.46 | $18.41 | $19.73 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.39 | $18.46 | $19.53 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.02 | $15.80 | $19.03 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.90 | $15.78 | $18.92 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.00 | $15.89 | $18.78 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.91 | $15.88 | $19.01 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$15.92 | $18.77 | $19.94 |
* "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 8,000 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
No data available.
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% |
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