How much does a cook make in Utah?
$38,010a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Utah. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.27
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,820Median: $38,010Highest 10%: $49,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,820 | $10.49 | |
| 25th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 75th | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| 90th | $49,410 | $23.75 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ogden, UT | $39,550 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,040 |
| Provo, UT | $36,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 13. Oregon | $38,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 15. Missouri | $38,490 |
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
| 17. Alaska | $37,780 |
| 18. Nevada | $37,780 |
| 19. Illinois | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $18.27 ($38,010 a year).
Do cooks make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $38,010 against $35,880 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Utah rank for cook pay?
Utah ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Utah pays cooks the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $39,550 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.