How much does a cook make in Missouri?
$43,990a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Missouri. That is $21.15 an hour or $3,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.15
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,190Median: $43,990Highest 10%: $59,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| 25th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $43,990 | $21.15 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $59,650 | $28.68 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 4. New Jersey | $46,080 |
| 5. Indiana | $44,290 |
| 6. North Dakota | $44,190 |
| 7. Missouri | $43,990 |
| 8. Colorado | $43,490 |
| 9. New York | $43,000 |
| 10. Georgia | $42,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $21.15 ($43,990 a year).
Do cooks make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $43,990 against $37,690 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Missouri rank for cook pay?
Missouri ranks 7 of 33 states.
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.