How much does a cook make in Pennsylvania?
$36,580a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Pennsylvania. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.59
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,650Median: $36,580Highest 10%: $45,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,650 | $10.89 | |
| 25th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| Median | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 75th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| 90th | $45,120 | $21.69 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,270 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,120 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $36,520 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,500 |
| York, PA | $36,310 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,130 |
| Reading, PA | $36,020 |
| State College, PA | $35,990 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $35,350 |
| Scranton, PA | $34,870 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $34,620 |
| Altoona, PA | $34,210 |
| Erie, PA | $33,550 |
| Williamsport, PA | $32,340 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $36,550 |
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.59 ($36,580 a year).
Do cooks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,580 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cook pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $38,270 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.