How much does a cook make in Maryland?
$37,820a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maryland. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,030Median: $37,820Highest 10%: $47,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| 25th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 90th | $47,840 | $23.00 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $42,920 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,270 |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,420 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $37,170 |
| Salisbury, MD | $35,940 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $34,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $18.18 ($37,820 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $37,820 against $37,390 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maryland rank for cook pay?
Maryland ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $42,920 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.