How much does a cook make in Connecticut?
$39,480a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Connecticut. That is $18.98 an hour or $3,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.98
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $39,480Highest 10%: $49,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 75th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $49,420 | $23.76 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $43,400 |
| Hartford, CT | $39,150 |
| New Haven, CT | $39,100 |
| Waterbury, CT | $38,570 |
| Norwich, CT | $38,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.98 ($39,480 a year).
Do cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $39,480 against $37,390 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays cooks the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $43,400 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.