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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Maryland
- Salisbury$46,120
- Lexington Park$41,710
- Baltimore$41,670
- Hagerstown$36,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | $46,120 | $44,430 | $37,240 | $37,258 | 96 |
| Lexington Park | $41,710 | $40,420 | $36,390 | $33,924 | 101 |
| Baltimore | $41,670 | $39,310 | $36,960 | $33,894 | 104 |
| Hagerstown | $36,370 | $34,570 | $29,790 | $29,887 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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