How much does a cook make in Ohio?
$36,720a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Ohio. That is $17.65 an hour or $3,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.65
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $36,720Highest 10%: $46,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 25th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| Median | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 75th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 90th | $46,010 | $22.12 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $38,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,180 |
| Akron, OH | $37,080 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,930 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,680 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,890 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,880 |
| Lima, OH | $35,820 |
| Springfield, OH | $35,590 |
| Canton, OH | $35,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $34,510 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,850 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,600 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
| 28. Michigan | $36,870 |
| 29. South Dakota | $36,730 |
| 30. Ohio | $36,720 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $36,540 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,470 |
| 33. Nebraska | $36,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.65 ($36,720 a year).
Do cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $36,720 against $37,450 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for cook pay?
Ohio ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays cooks the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $38,100 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.