How much does a cook make in Pennsylvania?
$36,220a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Pennsylvania. That is $17.41 an hour or $3,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.41
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,210Median: $36,220Highest 10%: $50,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,210 | $13.08 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| 75th | $41,810 | $20.10 | |
| 90th | $50,850 | $24.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,850 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,390 |
| Reading, PA | $35,020 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $32,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 19. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 20. Minnesota | $36,850 |
| 21. Tennessee | $36,440 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,220 |
| 23. Illinois | $35,940 |
| 24. Virginia | $35,810 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.41 ($36,220 a year).
Do cooks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,220 against $37,690 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cook pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 33 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $38,850 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.