How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$39,970a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $19.22 an hour or $3,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.22
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,160Median: $39,970Highest 10%: $54,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $37,410 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 75th | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 90th | $54,830 | $26.36 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46,930 |
| Boston, MA | $45,830 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $44,680 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,250 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,970 |
| Providence, RI | $37,460 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $19.22 ($39,970 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $39,970 against $37,390 nationally, 7% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $45,600, so Springfield pays 12% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
53 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,830 or more.
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.