How much does a cook make in Utah?
$31,800a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Utah. That is $15.29 an hour or $2,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.29
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,760Median: $31,800Highest 10%: $47,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,760 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| Median | $31,800 | $15.29 | |
| 75th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $47,200 | $22.69 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Provo, UT | $34,700 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $34,160 |
| St. George, UT | $31,800 |
| Logan, UT | $30,500 |
| Ogden, UT | $28,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 19. Arizona | $32,660 |
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
| 23. Idaho | $31,070 |
| 24. South Dakota | $30,950 |
| 25. Nebraska | $30,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $15.29 ($31,800 a year).
Do cooks make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $31,800 against $30,890 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Utah rank for cook pay?
Utah ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays cooks the most?
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, with a median of $34,700 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.