How much does a cook make in Florida?
$34,240a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Florida. That is $16.46 an hour or $2,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,450Median: $34,240Highest 10%: $37,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,450 | $15.12 | |
| 25th | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| Median | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| 75th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 90th | $37,260 | $17.91 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $35,660 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,320 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $34,810 |
| Tampa, FL | $34,740 |
| North Port, FL | $34,650 |
| Miami, FL | $34,570 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $34,270 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,620 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,280 |
| Orlando, FL | $33,260 |
| Gainesville, FL | $33,220 |
| Deltona, FL | $32,620 |
| Panama City, FL | $31,840 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $31,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 23. Maine | $35,360 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
| 29. South Dakota | $32,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.46 ($34,240 a year).
Do cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $34,240 against $35,880 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for cook pay?
Florida ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays cooks the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $35,660 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.