How much does a cook make in New York?
$35,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.09
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 18,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,550Highest 10%: $46,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 75th | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| 90th | $46,550 | $22.38 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $36,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,310 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $36,190 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,170 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,950 |
| New York, NY | $35,360 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,240 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,730 |
| Utica, NY | $34,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,620 |
| Albany, NY | $34,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.09 ($35,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
No: $35,550 against $35,880 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays cooks the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $36,580 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.