How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$35,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 308
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $35,490Highest 10%: $37,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 90th | $37,590 | $18.07 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Boston, MA | $41,600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,340 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,770 |
| Providence, RI | $35,260 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $17.06 ($35,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $35,490 against $30,890 nationally, 15% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $37,870, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
60 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,590 or more.
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.