Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$49,670
  2. 2Alaska$48,580
  3. 3Massachusetts$47,790
  4. 4Hawaii$47,770
  5. 5Rhode Island$46,570
  6. 6California$46,390
  7. 7Vermont$46,370
  8. 8Connecticut$46,120
  9. 9New York$45,880
  10. 10District of Columbia$45,450
  11. 11New Hampshire$45,370
  12. 12New Jersey$44,520
  13. 13Oregon$44,520
  14. 14Delaware$44,080
  15. 15Maine$43,490