How much does a cook make in New Jersey?
$40,720a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Jersey. That is $19.58 an hour or $3,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.58
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,540Median: $40,720Highest 10%: $51,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 75th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 90th | $51,440 | $24.73 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $35,920 |
| New York, NY | $35,360 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $33,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $31,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $31,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 7. Colorado | $42,450 |
| 8. Connecticut | $42,450 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $42,450 |
| 10. New Jersey | $40,720 |
| 11. Idaho | $40,090 |
| 12. Vermont | $38,830 |
| 13. Oregon | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.58 ($40,720 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $40,720 against $35,880 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for cook pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays cooks the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $35,920 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.