How much does a cook make in New Hampshire?
$40,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Hampshire. That is $19.33 an hour or $3,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,390Median: $40,200Highest 10%: $49,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| 25th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $40,200 | $19.33 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $49,400 | $23.75 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $45,830 |
| Manchester, NH | $38,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $19.33 ($40,200 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $40,200 against $37,390 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for cook pay?
New Hampshire ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays cooks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $45,830 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.