How much does a cook make in Ohio?
$29,290a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Ohio. That is $14.08 an hour or $2,441 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.08
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $29,290Highest 10%: $38,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| 25th | $23,930 | $11.50 | |
| Median | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| 75th | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| 90th | $38,620 | $18.57 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $35,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,180 |
| Canton, OH | $31,450 |
| Akron, OH | $31,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,350 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,970 |
| Springfield, OH | $27,600 |
| Wheeling, WV | $27,590 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,470 |
| Cleveland, OH | $22,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 36. Arkansas | $30,510 |
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
| 39. Ohio | $29,290 |
| 40. Mississippi | $28,180 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $28,130 |
| 42. West Virginia | $27,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.08 ($29,290 a year).
Do cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $29,290 against $35,880 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Ohio rank for cook pay?
Ohio ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays cooks the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $35,200 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.