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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Columbus, GA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$31,940

Mean: $32,250

~$24,913 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$15.36

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,160
State Income Tax-$932
Social Security-$1,980
Medicare-$463
Effective Tax Rate14.2%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,284

Annual Take-Home

$27,405

Monthly Budget in Columbus

Housing / Rent$1,35059%
Food & Groceries$40018%
Transportation$35015%
Utilities$1808%
Healthcare$25011%
Monthly Shortfall-$246-11%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$31,940(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$28,510

Median

$31,940

75th %

$36,050

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Columbus, GA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Columbus, GA is $31,940. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $28,510 (25th percentile) to $36,050 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $15.36 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks, institution and cafeteria in Columbus?

The median salary is $31,940 per year. The mean (average) salary is $32,250.

How much does a cooks, institution and cafeteria make per hour in Columbus?

The estimated hourly rate is $15.36 per hour.

What is the salary range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Columbus?

Salaries typically range from $28,510 (25th percentile) to $36,050 (75th percentile).