How much does a cook make in Alabama?
$32,180a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Alabama. That is $15.47 an hour or $2,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.47
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,170Median: $32,180Highest 10%: $39,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,170 | $11.62 | |
| 25th | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| Median | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| 75th | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| 90th | $39,220 | $18.86 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $35,520 |
| Birmingham, AL | $34,340 |
| Daphne, AL | $33,850 |
| Montgomery, AL | $33,070 |
| Mobile, AL | $33,030 |
| Decatur, AL | $32,410 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,690 |
| Auburn, AL | $30,580 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,470 |
| Florence, AL | $30,350 |
| Anniston, AL | $29,850 |
| Dothan, AL | $29,710 |
| Gadsden, AL | $28,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
| 46. Alabama | $32,180 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,720 |
| 48. Arkansas | $30,180 |
| 49. West Virginia | $29,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $15.47 ($32,180 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $32,180 against $37,390 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Alabama rank for cook pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays cooks the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $35,520 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.