How much does a cook make in Cincinnati?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,510Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $46,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $32,670 | $15.71 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| 90th | $46,240 | $22.23 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Columbus, OH | $38,100 |
| Akron, OH | $37,080 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,930 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,680 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,890 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,880 |
| Lima, OH | $35,820 |
| Springfield, OH | $35,590 |
| Canton, OH | $35,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $34,510 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,850 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,600 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,630 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $56,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,370 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,530 |
| Cook | $36,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,320 |
| Bartender | $34,240 |
| Cook | $32,180 |
| Food Server | $32,070 |
| Dishwasher | $30,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $37,180 against $37,450 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,720, so Cincinnati pays 1% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for cook pay?
171 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,240 or more.
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.