How much does a cook make in Ohio?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Ohio. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $45,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $43,110 | $20.73 | |
| 90th | $45,630 | $21.94 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,220 |
| 23. Illinois | $35,940 |
| 24. Virginia | $35,810 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $35,360 against $37,690 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for cook pay?
Ohio ranks 25 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.