How much does a cook make in Maryland?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maryland. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $46,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 90th | $46,950 | $22.57 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $39,960 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,850 |
| Washington, DC | $31,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $30,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $37,690 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Maryland rank for cook pay?
Maryland ranks 28 of 33 states.
Which city in Maryland pays cooks the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $39,960 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.