How much does a cook make in Utah?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Utah. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,800Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $46,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| 90th | $46,580 | $22.39 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $36,700 |
| Provo, UT | $36,540 |
| Ogden, UT | $36,430 |
| St. George, UT | $35,590 |
| Logan, UT | $35,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $36,550 |
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. North Dakota | $36,470 |
| 33. Idaho | $36,440 |
| 34. Tennessee | $36,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $36,490 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Utah rank for cook pay?
Utah ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays cooks the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $36,700 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.