How much does a cook make in Georgia?
$35,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Georgia. That is $17.28 an hour or $2,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,160Median: $35,940Highest 10%: $43,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,160 | $11.62 | |
| 25th | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| Median | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 75th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 90th | $43,210 | $20.77 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $37,230 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,010 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,940 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,310 |
| Brunswick, GA | $34,480 |
| Augusta, GA | $33,990 |
| Rome, GA | $33,620 |
| Athens, GA | $33,540 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32,180 |
| Macon, GA | $31,650 |
| Dalton, GA | $31,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,470 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,880 |
| Albany, GA | $29,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 33. Idaho | $36,440 |
| 34. Tennessee | $36,420 |
| 35. South Dakota | $36,220 |
| 36. Georgia | $35,940 |
| 37. South Carolina | $35,740 |
| 38. Iowa | $35,670 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.28 ($35,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $35,940 against $37,390 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Georgia rank for cook pay?
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays cooks the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $37,230 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.