How much does a cook make in Alabama?
$27,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Alabama. That is $13.04 an hour or $2,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.04
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,040Median: $27,120Highest 10%: $37,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,040 | $9.63 | |
| 25th | $21,630 | $10.40 | |
| Median | $27,120 | $13.04 | |
| 75th | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| 90th | $37,960 | $18.25 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $31,940 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,700 |
| Auburn, AL | $29,680 |
| Mobile, AL | $28,580 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28,110 |
| Dothan, AL | $27,860 |
| Daphne, AL | $27,270 |
| Birmingham, AL | $27,220 |
| Florence, AL | $27,210 |
| Anniston, AL | $23,960 |
| Decatur, AL | $23,650 |
| Montgomery, AL | $23,080 |
| Gadsden, AL | $22,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 47. West Virginia | $29,740 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $29,270 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,390 |
| 50. Alabama | $27,120 |
| 51. Louisiana | $25,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.04 ($27,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $27,120 against $37,450 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Alabama rank for cook pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays cooks the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $31,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.