How much does a cook make in Pennsylvania?
$19,910a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Pennsylvania. That is $9.57 an hour or $1,659 a month.
- Hourly
- $9.57
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,150Median: $19,910Highest 10%: $40,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,150 | $8.25 | |
| 25th | $17,150 | $8.25 | |
| Median | $19,910 | $9.57 | |
| 75th | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| 90th | $40,460 | $19.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $31,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $31,360 |
| Lancaster, PA | $29,580 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $28,970 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $28,350 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,290 |
| Williamsport, PA | $25,490 |
| Erie, PA | $22,450 |
| York, PA | $22,160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $17,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 46. Texas | $25,320 |
| 47. Alabama | $22,330 |
| 48. Indiana | $21,940 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $19,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $9.57 ($19,910 a year).
Do cooks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $19,910 against $35,880 nationally, 45% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cook pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cooks the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $31,940 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.