How much does a cook make in St. Louis?
$30,860a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $14.84 an hour or $2,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.84
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 17,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,510Median: $30,860Highest 10%: $36,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,510 | $14.19 | |
| 25th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| Median | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| 75th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| 90th | $36,450 | $17.52 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Kansas City, MO | $30,170 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,620 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,190 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,820 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,520 |
| Cook | $38,490 |
| Cook | $37,690 |
| Cook | $36,200 |
| Food Server | $34,340 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,400 |
| Dishwasher | $32,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $14.84 ($30,860 a year).
Do cooks make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $30,860 against $30,890 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $29,890, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for cook pay?
110 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,450 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.