Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $17.72 an hour ($36,870 a year). About 13,500 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($37,450). Michigan ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.33 | $29,800 |
| 25% of workers | $16.04 | $33,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.72 | $36,870 |
| 75% of workers | $19.07 | $39,660 |
| 90% of workers | $21.90 | $45,540 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $40,250 | 610 |
| Traverse City | $38,780 | 270 |
| Battle Creek | $38,580 | 260 |
| Jackson | $38,360 | 270 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $37,800 | 1,790 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $37,360 | 4,910 |
| Midland | $36,870 | 140 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $36,510 | 410 |
| Niles | $36,180 | 270 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $35,970 | 710 |
| Monroe | $35,800 | 160 |
| Saginaw | $35,060 | 210 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $34,980 | 220 |
| Bay City | $34,950 | 140 |
| Flint | $33,570 | 560 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,460 |
| Food Service Managers | $60,790 |
| Bakers | $35,830 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $60,070 |
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