How much does a cook make in Connecticut?
$37,190a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Connecticut. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $37,190Highest 10%: $53,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $53,220 | $25.59 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $39,670 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $34,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 15. Vermont | $41,250 |
| 16. Hawaii | $39,870 |
| 17. Florida | $39,520 |
| 18. Connecticut | $37,190 |
| 19. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 20. Minnesota | $36,850 |
| 21. Tennessee | $36,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.88 ($37,190 a year).
Do cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $37,190 against $37,690 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 18 of 33 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays cooks the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $39,670 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.