How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$39,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.85
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,200Highest 10%: $48,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| Median | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 75th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 90th | $48,780 | $23.45 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,690 |
| Providence, RI | $44,050 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $43,790 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,780 |
| Boston, MA | $39,600 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $37,720 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $18.85 ($39,200 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $39,200 against $35,880 nationally, 9% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $44,290, so Springfield pays 11% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
28 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,780 or more.
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.