How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $50,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 90th | $50,110 | $24.09 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $49,720 |
| Boston, MA | $48,530 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,740 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,780 |
| Providence, RI | $46,350 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $41,470 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $46,440 against $37,450 nationally, 24% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $47,790, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
34 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,110 or more.
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.