How much does a cook make in New Jersey?
$44,520a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Jersey. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.40
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,500Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $53,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 75th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 90th | $53,060 | $25.51 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $46,870 |
| Vineland, NJ | $45,510 |
| Trenton, NJ | $42,960 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,240 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| 15. Maine | $43,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $44,520 against $37,450 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for cook pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays cooks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $46,870 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.