How much does a cook make in Michigan?
$36,980a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Michigan. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,570Median: $36,980Highest 10%: $46,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,570 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| 90th | $46,030 | $22.13 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,410 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $37,360 |
| Traverse City, MI | $37,270 |
| Lansing, MI | $37,100 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $37,000 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $36,760 |
| Jackson, MI | $36,680 |
| Niles, MI | $36,610 |
| Midland, MI | $36,540 |
| Flint, MI | $36,350 |
| Monroe, MI | $36,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $36,000 |
| Muskegon, MI | $35,810 |
| Bay City, MI | $35,420 |
| South Bend, IN | $34,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.78 ($36,980 a year).
Do cooks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $36,980 against $37,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cook pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cooks the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $38,290 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.