How much does a cook make in Wenatchee?
$44,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $44,550Highest 10%: $50,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| Median | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $50,670 | $24.36 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,390 |
| Spokane, WA | $44,230 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,050 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,410 |
Related jobs in Wenatchee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $73,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $57,870 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $49,820 |
| Bartender | $48,220 |
| Cook | $46,690 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $36,450 |
| Dishwasher | $36,390 |
| Cook | $36,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wenatchee?
The median hourly pay in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area is $21.42 ($44,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wenatchee than the national average?
Yes: $44,550 against $37,390 nationally, 19% more.
How does Wenatchee compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $46,800, so Wenatchee pays 5% less.
Where does Wenatchee rank for cook pay?
22 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Wenatchee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,670 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.