Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Illinois
SOC 35-2012 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
22,840Jobs in Illinois
$39,210Mean annual wage
25th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th percentile | $34,560 | $16.62 |
| Median (50th) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| 75th percentile | $43,280 | $20.81 |
| 90th percentile | $48,130 | $23.14 |
| Mean | $39,210 | $18.85 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($52,100), Washington ($51,290), Alaska ($49,410); the lowest are Louisiana ($27,300), Mississippi ($27,850), Alabama ($27,870). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22,840 | $39,210 | $37,440 |
| Iowa | 8,860 | $35,260 | $35,810 |
| Indiana | 11,130 | $35,910 | $35,980 |
| Kentucky | 11,540 | $33,790 | $31,550 |
| Missouri | 13,130 | $35,190 | $34,900 |
| Wisconsin | 9,890 | $39,860 | $38,650 |