How much does a cook make in Michigan?
$29,460a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Michigan. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.16
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $29,460Highest 10%: $37,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| Median | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 75th | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| 90th | $37,240 | $17.90 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $29,810 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $29,690 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,540 |
| Jackson, MI | $29,460 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $29,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $28,980 |
| Muskegon, MI | $28,820 |
| Traverse City, MI | $28,740 |
| Flint, MI | $28,510 |
| Lansing, MI | $28,400 |
| Niles, MI | $28,240 |
| Monroe, MI | $27,120 |
| Midland, MI | $27,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
| 33. Wyoming | $28,950 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,920 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $28,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.16 ($29,460 a year).
Do cooks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $29,460 against $30,890 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cook pay?
Michigan ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cooks the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $29,810 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.