Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Pennsylvania
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Pennsylvania earn an average of $36,950 a year. That is $1,860 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $38,810. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $39,980.
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Average pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,810 | $18.66 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| New York | $46,850 | $22.52 |
| New Jersey | $44,110 | $21.21 |
| Maryland | $42,750 | $20.55 |
| Delaware | $42,720 | $20.54 |
| Ohio | $37,160 | $17.87 |
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Questions and answers
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $36,950 a year, and the median is $36,540. That is $1,860 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $38,810.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$17.76 an hour on average; the median is $17.57.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($39,980), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($39,020). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($32,240).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #34 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.