How much does a cook make in Maryland?
$33,320a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Maryland. That is $16.02 an hour or $2,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.02
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,320Highest 10%: $38,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| Median | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| 75th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 90th | $38,210 | $18.37 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $35,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $33,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $31,840 |
| Salisbury, MD | $31,200 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $27,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 15. Minnesota | $34,120 |
| 16. Alaska | $33,960 |
| 17. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $16.02 ($33,320 a year).
Do cooks make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $33,320 against $30,890 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Maryland rank for cook pay?
Maryland ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $35,800 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.