How much does a cook make in Florida?
$39,520a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Florida. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,510Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $51,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 90th | $51,680 | $24.85 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $42,890 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $41,820 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,270 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 14. Arizona | $41,740 |
| 15. Vermont | $41,250 |
| 16. Hawaii | $39,870 |
| 17. Florida | $39,520 |
| 18. Connecticut | $37,190 |
| 19. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 20. Minnesota | $36,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).
Do cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $39,520 against $37,690 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Florida rank for cook pay?
Florida ranks 17 of 33 states.
Which city in Florida pays cooks the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $42,890 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.