How much does a cook make in Florida?
$36,250a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Florida. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,650Median: $36,250Highest 10%: $46,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,650 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 90th | $46,520 | $22.37 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $43,890 |
| Sebastian, FL | $38,730 |
| North Port, FL | $37,620 |
| Sebring, FL | $37,380 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $37,200 |
| Crestview, FL | $37,190 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,070 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,970 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $36,710 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $36,510 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,490 |
| Miami, FL | $36,480 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36,400 |
| Lakeland, FL | $36,250 |
| Wildwood, FL | $35,940 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,890 |
| Panama City, FL | $35,680 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,610 |
| Tampa, FL | $35,040 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $34,810 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,710 |
| Ocala, FL | $33,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 31. Pennsylvania | $36,540 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,470 |
| 33. Nebraska | $36,390 |
| 34. Florida | $36,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $36,140 |
| 36. Indiana | $35,980 |
| 37. Iowa | $35,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.43 ($36,250 a year).
Do cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $36,250 against $37,450 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for cook pay?
Florida ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays cooks the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $43,890 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.