How much does a cook make in Cleveland?
$37,060a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.82
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 8,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,790Median: $37,060Highest 10%: $45,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,790 | $13.36 | |
| 25th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| Median | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 75th | $42,170 | $20.27 | |
| 90th | $45,580 | $21.91 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Columbus, OH | $36,590 |
| Akron, OH | $36,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,030 |
| Dayton, OH | $35,700 |
| Canton, OH | $35,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,560 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,250 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,490 |
| Lima, OH | $34,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $32,150 |
| Mansfield, OH | $31,300 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,030 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,710 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,550 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,700 |
| Cook | $36,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,360 |
| Bartender | $33,470 |
| Food Server | $30,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,400 |
| Dishwasher | $29,360 |
| Cook | $29,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $17.82 ($37,060 a year).
Do cooks make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $37,060 against $37,390 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,540, so Cleveland pays 4% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for cook pay?
125 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,580 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.