How much does a cook make in Delaware?
$38,500a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Delaware. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.51
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,040Median: $38,500Highest 10%: $42,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| 75th | $42,810 | $20.58 | |
| 90th | $42,810 | $20.58 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $31,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 11. Idaho | $40,090 |
| 12. Vermont | $38,830 |
| 13. Oregon | $38,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 15. Missouri | $38,490 |
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
| 17. Alaska | $37,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $18.51 ($38,500 a year).
Do cooks make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $38,500 against $35,880 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Delaware rank for cook pay?
Delaware ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Delaware pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $31,360 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.