How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$35,100a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,050Median: $35,100Highest 10%: $43,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| 25th | $30,380 | $14.61 | |
| Median | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 90th | $43,490 | $20.91 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,560 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,240 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,870 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $34,670 |
| Joplin, MO | $33,930 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $67,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,340 |
| Cook | $34,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,740 |
| Food Server | $31,130 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,410 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $16.88 ($35,100 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $35,100 against $37,390 nationally, 6% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $36,940, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
257 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,490 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.