How much does a cook make in Fresno?
$39,620a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,302 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.05
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $39,620Highest 10%: $48,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| Median | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 75th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 90th | $48,350 | $23.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| San Jose, CA | $47,220 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,670 |
| Napa, CA | $45,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,630 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,120 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $42,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,530 |
| Modesto, CA | $42,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,480 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,450 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,390 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $41,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $41,480 |
| Hanford, CA | $41,280 |
| Merced, CA | $40,430 |
| Chico, CA | $40,340 |
| El Centro, CA | $40,230 |
| Redding, CA | $39,920 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,000 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,730 |
| Cook | $42,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $39,480 |
| Cook | $38,280 |
| Cook | $38,260 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,760 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,730 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Dishwasher | $35,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $19.05 ($39,620 a year).
Do cooks make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $39,620 against $30,890 nationally, 28% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,050, so Fresno pays 6% less.
Where does Fresno rank for cook pay?
26 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,350 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.