How much does a cook make in New Jersey?
$38,460a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Jersey. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $38,460Highest 10%: $50,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 75th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 90th | $50,010 | $24.04 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,740 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,250 |
| Trenton, NJ | $38,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,270 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,120 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.49 ($38,460 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $38,460 against $37,390 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for cook pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays cooks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $43,740 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.