How much does a cook make in Ohio?
$35,540a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Ohio. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.09
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,590Median: $35,540Highest 10%: $44,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| 25th | $29,520 | $14.19 | |
| Median | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| 75th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 90th | $44,940 | $21.61 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $37,060 |
| Columbus, OH | $36,590 |
| Akron, OH | $36,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,030 |
| Dayton, OH | $35,700 |
| Canton, OH | $35,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,560 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,250 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,490 |
| Lima, OH | $34,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $32,150 |
| Mansfield, OH | $31,300 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,030 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,710 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 36. Georgia | $35,940 |
| 37. South Carolina | $35,740 |
| 38. Iowa | $35,670 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,540 |
| 40. North Carolina | $35,400 |
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.09 ($35,540 a year).
Do cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $35,540 against $37,390 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Ohio rank for cook pay?
Ohio ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays cooks the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $37,060 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.