How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$25,980a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $12.49 an hour or $2,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.49
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,290Median: $25,980Highest 10%: $34,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| 25th | $23,070 | $11.09 | |
| Median | $25,980 | $12.49 | |
| 75th | $27,960 | $13.44 | |
| 90th | $34,550 | $16.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Columbus, OH | $25,290 |
| Weirton, WV | $23,710 |
| Wheeling, WV | $23,110 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,610 |
| Toledo, OH | $22,560 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $12.49 ($25,980 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $25,980 against $30,890 nationally, 16% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $26,870, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
263 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,550 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.