How much does a cook make in New Hampshire?
$32,330a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Hampshire. That is $15.54 an hour or $2,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.54
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,140Median: $32,330Highest 10%: $49,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,140 | $11.61 | |
| 25th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| Median | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| 75th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 90th | $49,020 | $23.57 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $39,600 |
| Manchester, NH | $30,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
| 29. South Dakota | $32,380 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $32,330 |
| 31. Minnesota | $32,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $31,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $31,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $15.54 ($32,330 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $32,330 against $35,880 nationally, 10% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for cook pay?
New Hampshire ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays cooks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $39,600 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.