How much does a cook make in Florida?
$29,900a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Florida. That is $14.38 an hour or $2,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,460Median: $29,900Highest 10%: $41,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| 25th | $28,210 | $13.56 | |
| Median | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| 75th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 90th | $41,400 | $19.90 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $32,900 |
| Naples, FL | $31,410 |
| Miami, FL | $30,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $30,300 |
| Crestview, FL | $29,940 |
| Orlando, FL | $29,940 |
| Pensacola, FL | $29,160 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $28,930 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $28,410 |
| Deltona, FL | $28,120 |
| Sebastian, FL | $28,070 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $27,600 |
| Ocala, FL | $27,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 26. North Dakota | $30,220 |
| 27. New Mexico | $30,190 |
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $14.38 ($29,900 a year).
Do cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $29,900 against $30,890 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for cook pay?
Florida ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays cooks the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $32,900 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.