How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$35,590a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $17.11 an hour or $2,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.11
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 255 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,110Median: $35,590Highest 10%: $45,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,110 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| Median | $35,590 | $17.11 | |
| 75th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 90th | $45,170 | $21.72 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Canton, OH | $35,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $34,510 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,850 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,600 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,630 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $17.11 ($35,590 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $35,590 against $37,450 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,720, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
255 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,170 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.