How much does a cook make in New Jersey?
$32,220a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Jersey. That is $15.49 an hour or $2,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.49
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $32,220Highest 10%: $41,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 75th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $41,860 | $20.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,350 |
| New York, NY | $35,780 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $28,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 17. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
| 23. Idaho | $31,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $15.49 ($32,220 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $32,220 against $30,890 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for cook pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays cooks the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $36,350 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.