How much does a cook make in Connecticut?
$46,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Connecticut. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $46,120Highest 10%: $56,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| 90th | $56,570 | $27.20 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $47,380 |
| Hartford, CT | $46,650 |
| New Haven, CT | $46,000 |
| Norwich, CT | $44,510 |
| Waterbury, CT | $44,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 5. Rhode Island | $46,570 |
| 6. California | $46,390 |
| 7. Vermont | $46,370 |
| 8. Connecticut | $46,120 |
| 9. New York | $45,880 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $45,450 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $45,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $22.17 ($46,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $46,120 against $37,450 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays cooks the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $47,380 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.