How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$34,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $16.58 an hour or $2,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.58
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,410Median: $34,490Highest 10%: $44,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,410 | $13.18 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 75th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $44,100 | $21.20 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Lima, OH | $34,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $32,150 |
| Mansfield, OH | $31,300 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,030 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,710 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,550 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $16.58 ($34,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $34,490 against $37,390 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,540, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
287 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,100 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.