How much does a cook make in Miami?
$42,890a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $20.62 an hour or $3,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.62
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,640Median: $42,890Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| 75th | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Tampa, FL | $40,270 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,250 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,500 |
| Cook | $36,920 |
| Cook | $36,480 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,070 |
| Food Server | $34,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,710 |
| Bartender | $34,700 |
| Cook | $34,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $20.62 ($42,890 a year).
Do cooks make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $42,890 against $37,690 nationally, 14% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $39,520, so Miami pays 9% more.
Where does Miami rank for cook pay?
12 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,680 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.