How much does a cook make in Delaware?
$44,080a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Delaware. That is $21.19 an hour or $3,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.19
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $44,080Highest 10%: $47,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| 75th | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| 90th | $47,560 | $22.87 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dover, DE | $41,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 11. New Hampshire | $45,370 |
| 12. New Jersey | $44,520 |
| 13. Oregon | $44,520 |
| 14. Delaware | $44,080 |
| 15. Maine | $43,490 |
| 16. Minnesota | $43,460 |
| 17. Colorado | $42,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $21.19 ($44,080 a year).
Do cooks make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $44,080 against $37,450 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Delaware rank for cook pay?
Delaware ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays cooks the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $41,370 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.