How much does a cook make in Pennsylvania?
$28,810a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Pennsylvania. That is $13.85 an hour or $2,401 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.85
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,610Median: $28,810Highest 10%: $42,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,610 | $10.87 | |
| 25th | $25,120 | $12.08 | |
| Median | $28,810 | $13.85 | |
| 75th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $42,380 | $20.38 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| State College, PA | $29,020 |
| Allentown, PA | $28,760 |
| York, PA | $28,520 |
| Scranton, PA | $27,840 |
| Lancaster, PA | $27,260 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $27,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $26,620 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $26,550 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $26,350 |
| Altoona, PA | $25,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
| 33. Wyoming | $28,950 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,920 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $28,810 |
| 36. Kansas | $28,640 |
| 37. Iowa | $28,510 |
| 38. Tennessee | $28,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $13.85 ($28,810 a year).
Do cooks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $28,810 against $30,890 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cook pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $32,220 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.