How much does a cook make in Cleveland?
$32,220a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $15.49 an hour or $2,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.49
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 320 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,980Median: $32,220Highest 10%: $45,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $27,350 | $13.15 | |
| Median | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $45,900 | $22.07 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Nashville, TN | $37,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $35,570 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,150 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,410 |
| Memphis, TN | $33,170 |
| Johnson City, TN | $31,330 |
| Morristown, TN | $30,080 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,580 |
| Cook | $35,030 |
| Dishwasher | $28,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,140 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,130 |
| Bartender | $25,710 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $25,430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,240 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $23,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $15.49 ($32,220 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $32,220 against $37,450 nationally, 14% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $35,570, so Cleveland pays 9% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for cook pay?
320 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,900 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.