How much does a cook make in Washington?
$46,800a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Washington. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $46,800Highest 10%: $57,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $57,910 | $27.84 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $47,730 |
| Bremerton, WA | $46,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $46,450 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,370 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,280 |
| Portland, OR | $45,200 |
| Longview, WA | $44,980 |
| Olympia, WA | $44,960 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $44,550 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,390 |
| Spokane, WA | $44,230 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,050 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Washington | $46,800 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,130 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $45,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $45,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.50 ($46,800 a year).
Do cooks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,800 against $37,390 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for cook pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays cooks the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $47,730 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.