How much does a cook make in Michigan?
$36,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Michigan. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,800Median: $36,870Highest 10%: $45,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 25th | $33,360 | $16.04 | |
| Median | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 90th | $45,540 | $21.89 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $40,250 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38,780 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $38,580 |
| Jackson, MI | $38,360 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $37,800 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,360 |
| South Bend, IN | $37,010 |
| Midland, MI | $36,870 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $36,510 |
| Niles, MI | $36,180 |
| Lansing, MI | $35,970 |
| Monroe, MI | $35,800 |
| Saginaw, MI | $35,060 |
| Muskegon, MI | $34,980 |
| Bay City, MI | $34,950 |
| Flint, MI | $33,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
| 28. Michigan | $36,870 |
| 29. South Dakota | $36,730 |
| 30. Ohio | $36,720 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $36,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.73 ($36,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $36,870 against $37,450 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cook pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cooks the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $40,250 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.