How much does a cook make in Delaware?
$37,840a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Delaware. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $46,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| 90th | $46,940 | $22.57 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,270 |
| Dover, DE | $35,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do cooks make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $37,840 against $37,390 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Delaware rank for cook pay?
Delaware ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $38,270 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.