Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $22.17 an hour ($46,120 a year). About 4,500 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($37,450). Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.45 | $38,380 |
| 25% of workers | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| 75% of workers | $23.55 | $48,990 |
| 90% of workers | $27.20 | $56,570 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $47,380 | 1,100 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $46,650 | 1,460 |
| New Haven | $46,000 | 790 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $44,510 | 400 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $44,110 | 440 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,380 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,480 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $52,940 |
| Bakers | $36,460 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,980 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $64,310 |
| Food Service Managers | $77,990 |
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