How much does a cook make in New Hampshire?
$38,590a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Hampshire. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $38,590Highest 10%: $45,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| 90th | $45,930 | $22.08 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $41,600 |
| Manchester, NH | $38,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 2. District of Columbia | $44,670 |
| 3. California | $42,050 |
| 4. Washington | $39,120 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $38,590 |
| 6. Vermont | $38,230 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $18.55 ($38,590 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $38,590 against $30,890 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for cook pay?
New Hampshire ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays cooks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $41,600 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.