How much does a cook make in Maryland?
$36,800a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maryland. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,840Median: $36,800Highest 10%: $44,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 90th | $44,540 | $21.41 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $39,650 |
| Baltimore, MD | $36,460 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $31,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $31,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 18. Nevada | $37,780 |
| 19. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 20. New Mexico | $37,150 |
| 21. Maryland | $36,800 |
| 22. New York | $35,550 |
| 23. Maine | $35,360 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.69 ($36,800 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $36,800 against $35,880 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for cook pay?
Maryland ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $39,650 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.