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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Ohio (2026)
$17.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,391/year ($2,616/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 30th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 23,440 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $36,720 a year — though pay ranges from $29,530 for newcomers to $46,010 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,440 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $36,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,391 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,226 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,809 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$293 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,616 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Ohio?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Ohio is $36,720 per year ($17.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,090 and $39,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $36,720, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $31,391 per year ($2,616 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 23,440 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.