How much does a cook make in New Hampshire?
$45,370a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Hampshire. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.81
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,790Median: $45,370Highest 10%: $56,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| 75th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 90th | $56,470 | $27.15 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $48,530 |
| Manchester, NH | $44,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 8. Connecticut | $46,120 |
| 9. New York | $45,880 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $45,450 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $45,370 |
| 12. New Jersey | $44,520 |
| 13. Oregon | $44,520 |
| 14. Delaware | $44,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $21.81 ($45,370 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $45,370 against $37,450 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for cook pay?
New Hampshire ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays cooks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $48,530 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.