How much does a cook make in Baltimore?
$39,960a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $19.21 an hour or $3,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.21
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,990Median: $39,960Highest 10%: $52,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Median | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| 75th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| 90th | $52,950 | $25.46 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,850 |
| Washington, DC | $31,880 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,290 |
| Cook | $39,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,540 |
| Cook | $37,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,390 |
| Bartender | $37,360 |
| Cook | $36,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Server | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $19.21 ($39,960 a year).
Do cooks make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $39,960 against $37,690 nationally, 6% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $32,150, so Baltimore pays 24% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for cook pay?
18 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,950 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.