How much does a cook make in Michigan?
$34,510a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Michigan. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,750Median: $34,510Highest 10%: $43,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $43,180 | $20.76 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $36,090 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,630 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $34,200 |
| Lansing, MI | $33,280 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $32,020 |
| Muskegon, MI | $31,940 |
| Saginaw, MI | $31,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 22. New York | $35,550 |
| 23. Maine | $35,360 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.59 ($34,510 a year).
Do cooks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $34,510 against $35,880 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cook pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cooks the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $36,090 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.