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BLSSalary

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,460 employed

Annual Mean
$46,320
$22.27/hr
Annual Median
$46,650
$22.43/hr
Bottom 10%
$38,690
$18.60/hr
Top 10%
$56,570
$27.20/hr
Location vs National Average
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$46,320
Difference
+19.4% vs US avg
US National
$38,810

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,690
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$39,470
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$46,650
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$48,720
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$56,570

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$39K

Median

$47K

75th

$49K

90th

$57K

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT has a moderate number of Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions (approximately 1,460), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries range from $38,690 at the 10th percentile to $56,570 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $17,880 (38% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.