How much does a cook make in Florida?
$37,020a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Florida. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 124,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,710Median: $37,020Highest 10%: $46,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| 90th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $41,220 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,970 |
| North Port, FL | $37,440 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $37,240 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,010 |
| Miami, FL | $36,920 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,770 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $36,750 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,730 |
| Crestview, FL | $36,600 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,540 |
| Sebastian, FL | $36,490 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,350 |
| Wildwood, FL | $35,920 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,800 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,760 |
| Panama City, FL | $35,720 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,600 |
| Ocala, FL | $35,500 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $34,720 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,610 |
| Sebring, FL | $34,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.80 ($37,020 a year).
Do cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,020 against $37,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for cook pay?
Florida ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays cooks the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $41,220 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.