How much does a cook make in Alabama?
$27,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Alabama. That is $13.40 an hour or $2,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.40
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,640Median: $27,870Highest 10%: $34,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,640 | $10.88 | |
| 25th | $23,590 | $11.34 | |
| Median | $27,870 | $13.40 | |
| 75th | $29,380 | $14.13 | |
| 90th | $34,170 | $16.43 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $29,310 |
| Decatur, AL | $28,480 |
| Birmingham, AL | $28,320 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $28,030 |
| Daphne, AL | $28,000 |
| Mobile, AL | $27,700 |
| Montgomery, AL | $27,650 |
| Auburn, AL | $27,120 |
| Florence, AL | $26,820 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,560 |
| Anniston, AL | $26,410 |
| Dothan, AL | $26,020 |
| Gadsden, AL | $25,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 37. Iowa | $28,510 |
| 38. Tennessee | $28,330 |
| 39. Texas | $28,280 |
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.40 ($27,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $27,870 against $30,890 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Alabama rank for cook pay?
Alabama ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays cooks the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $29,310 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.