How much does a cook make in Ohio?
$26,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Ohio. That is $12.92 an hour or $2,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.92
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,500Median: $26,870Highest 10%: $35,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,500 | $10.82 | |
| 25th | $23,070 | $11.09 | |
| Median | $26,870 | $12.92 | |
| 75th | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| 90th | $35,570 | $17.10 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $29,120 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,930 |
| Dayton, OH | $26,950 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,360 |
| Canton, OH | $26,300 |
| Akron, OH | $26,270 |
| Lima, OH | $26,210 |
| Springfield, OH | $25,980 |
| Columbus, OH | $25,290 |
| Weirton, WV | $23,710 |
| Wheeling, WV | $23,110 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,610 |
| Toledo, OH | $22,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
| 47. Montana | $26,770 |
| 48. Louisiana | $24,960 |
| 49. Kentucky | $23,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $12.92 ($26,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $26,870 against $30,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Ohio rank for cook pay?
Ohio ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays cooks the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $29,120 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.