How much does a cook make in Delaware?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Delaware. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $48,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 90th | $48,870 | $23.50 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Dover, DE | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
| 23. Idaho | $31,070 |
| 24. South Dakota | $30,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do cooks make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $31,840 against $30,890 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Delaware rank for cook pay?
Delaware ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $32,220 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.