How much does a cook make in Alaska?
$37,780a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Alaska. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.16
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $37,780Highest 10%: $47,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| Median | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 75th | $41,230 | $19.82 | |
| 90th | $47,600 | $22.88 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $37,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 14. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 15. Missouri | $38,490 |
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
| 17. Alaska | $37,780 |
| 18. Nevada | $37,780 |
| 19. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 20. New Mexico | $37,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $18.16 ($37,780 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $37,780 against $35,880 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Alaska rank for cook pay?
Alaska ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Alaska pays cooks the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $37,660 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.