How much does a cook make in Utah?
$38,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Utah. That is $18.37 an hour or $3,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.37
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $38,200Highest 10%: $48,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| 75th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 90th | $48,600 | $23.37 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,870 |
| St. George, UT | $37,440 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,240 |
| Logan, UT | $37,110 |
| Provo, UT | $37,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 20. North Dakota | $39,490 |
| 21. Nevada | $39,430 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $18.37 ($38,200 a year).
Do cooks make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $38,200 against $37,450 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Utah rank for cook pay?
Utah ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays cooks the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $39,870 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.