Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $23.36 an hour ($48,580 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($37,450). Alaska ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.27 | $37,990 |
| 25% of workers | $21.99 | $45,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.36 | $48,580 |
| 75% of workers | $25.71 | $53,470 |
| 90% of workers | $28.23 | $58,710 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $49,340 | 170 |
| Anchorage | $48,290 | 530 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,280 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $46,570 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $40,140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,960 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,190 |
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