How much does a cook make in Toledo?
$27,970a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $13.45 an hour or $2,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.45
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,520Median: $27,970Highest 10%: $37,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,520 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $26,520 | $12.75 | |
| Median | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 75th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| 90th | $37,490 | $18.02 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Columbus, OH | $35,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,180 |
| Canton, OH | $31,450 |
| Akron, OH | $31,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,350 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,200 |
| Springfield, OH | $27,600 |
| Wheeling, WV | $27,590 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,470 |
| Cleveland, OH | $22,260 |
Related jobs in Toledo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $50,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,230 |
| Cook | $36,760 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,140 |
| Cook | $35,560 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Bartender | $30,820 |
| Food Server | $30,060 |
| Dishwasher | $29,290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Toledo?
The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $13.45 ($27,970 a year).
Do cooks make more in Toledo than the national average?
No: $27,970 against $35,880 nationally, 22% less.
How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,290, so Toledo pays 5% less.
Where does Toledo rank for cook pay?
191 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Toledo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,490 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.