Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $18.36 an hour ($38,200 a year). About 5,610 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($37,450). Utah ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.88 | $28,870 |
| 25% of workers | $17.14 | $35,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.36 | $38,200 |
| 75% of workers | $21.87 | $45,480 |
| 90% of workers | $23.37 | $48,600 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $39,870 | 1,900 |
| St. George | $37,440 | 310 |
| Ogden | $37,240 | 1,390 |
| Logan | $37,110 | 280 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $37,100 | 880 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,540 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,800 |
| Bakers | $36,670 |
| Food Service Managers | $69,480 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,060 |
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