How much does a cook make in Georgia?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Georgia. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,220Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $44,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,220 | $13.57 | |
| 25th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 90th | $44,540 | $21.41 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $38,220 |
| Atlanta, GA | $37,080 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,480 |
| Augusta, GA | $34,970 |
| Athens, GA | $33,960 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,410 |
| Columbus, GA | $31,940 |
| Rome, GA | $31,150 |
| Macon, GA | $31,090 |
| Albany, GA | $30,430 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $30,050 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 38. Idaho | $35,600 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,570 |
| 40. Texas | $35,360 |
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,960 |
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
| 44. Kansas | $31,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do cooks make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $35,090 against $37,450 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Georgia rank for cook pay?
Georgia ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays cooks the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $38,220 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.