How much does a cook make in Baltimore?
$33,290a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 5,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,290Highest 10%: $38,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| Median | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| 90th | $38,210 | $18.37 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Washington, DC | $35,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $31,840 |
| Salisbury, MD | $31,200 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $27,620 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,290 |
| Cook | $39,960 |
| Cook | $39,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,540 |
| Cook | $37,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,390 |
| Bartender | $37,360 |
| Cook | $36,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $16.00 ($33,290 a year).
Do cooks make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $33,290 against $30,890 nationally, 8% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $33,320, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for cook pay?
86 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,210 or more.
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.