How much does a cook make in Connecticut?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Connecticut. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,610Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $46,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $46,040 | $22.13 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $44,780 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $42,450 |
| Norwich, CT | $39,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 5. California | $42,930 |
| 6. Washington | $42,760 |
| 7. Colorado | $42,450 |
| 8. Connecticut | $42,450 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $42,450 |
| 10. New Jersey | $40,720 |
| 11. Idaho | $40,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $42,450 against $35,880 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays cooks the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $44,780 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.