How much does a cook make in Pennsylvania?
$36,540a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Pennsylvania. That is $17.57 an hour or $3,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,390Median: $36,540Highest 10%: $46,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $31,160 | $14.98 | |
| Median | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 75th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 90th | $46,380 | $22.30 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,570 |
| State College, PA | $37,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $37,040 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $36,880 |
| Reading, PA | $36,590 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,230 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,100 |
| York, PA | $36,030 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $35,770 |
| Williamsport, PA | $35,720 |
| Erie, PA | $35,620 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,320 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $34,910 |
| Altoona, PA | $34,610 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| 34. Florida | $36,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.57 ($36,540 a year).
Do cooks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,540 against $37,450 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cook pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $38,870 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.