How much does a cook make in Connecticut?
$34,980a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Connecticut. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $42,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 90th | $42,640 | $20.50 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $35,810 |
| Hartford, CT | $34,880 |
| New Haven, CT | $34,850 |
| Waterbury, CT | $34,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
| 13. Connecticut | $34,980 |
| 14. Illinois | $34,960 |
| 15. Minnesota | $34,120 |
| 16. Alaska | $33,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).
Do cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $34,980 against $30,890 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays cooks the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $35,810 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.