How much does a cook make in Washington?
$39,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Washington. That is $18.81 an hour or $3,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.81
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,330Median: $39,120Highest 10%: $44,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $39,120 | $18.81 | |
| 75th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $44,860 | $21.57 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $44,030 |
| Portland, OR | $38,580 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,480 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,910 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $37,850 |
| Kennewick, WA | $37,030 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,710 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,600 |
| Longview, WA | $36,550 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $36,260 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Hawaii | $48,120 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $44,670 |
| 3. California | $42,050 |
| 4. Washington | $39,120 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $38,590 |
| 6. Vermont | $38,230 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $18.81 ($39,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $39,120 against $30,890 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Washington rank for cook pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays cooks the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $44,030 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.