How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$34,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $16.56 an hour or $2,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.56
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $34,450Highest 10%: $39,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $30,310 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 75th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 90th | $39,210 | $18.85 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,200 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $34,070 |
| Columbia, MO | $33,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,880 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $31,070 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $67,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,340 |
| Cook | $35,100 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,740 |
| Food Server | $31,130 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,410 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $16.56 ($34,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $34,450 against $37,450 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $34,900, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
291 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,210 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.