How much does a cook make in Michigan?
$37,110a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Michigan. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,650Median: $37,110Highest 10%: $46,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| 90th | $46,020 | $22.13 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $39,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 16. Hawaii | $39,870 |
| 17. Florida | $39,520 |
| 18. Connecticut | $37,190 |
| 19. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 20. Minnesota | $36,850 |
| 21. Tennessee | $36,440 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.84 ($37,110 a year).
Do cooks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $37,110 against $37,690 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cook pay?
Michigan ranks 19 of 33 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cooks the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $39,540 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.