Highest-paying states for cooks, all other
Washington leads at $52,510 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,510 | $48,970–$53,950 |
| Nevada | $51,220 | $43,870–$57,060 |
| New Jersey | $46,080 | $38,850–$49,370 |
| Indiana | $44,290 | $39,650–$54,810 |
| North Dakota | $44,190 | $43,680–$46,260 |
| Missouri | $43,990 | $34,950–$58,240 |
| Colorado | $43,490 | $37,510–$49,780 |
| New York | $43,000 | $37,730–$48,360 |
| Georgia | $42,960 | $34,030–$42,960 |
| California | $42,860 | $38,350–$46,030 |
| Montana | $42,640 | $34,560–$45,930 |
| Oregon | $42,020 | $36,550–$44,920 |
| Arizona | $41,740 | $38,790–$47,130 |
| Vermont | $41,250 | $37,910–$57,710 |
| Hawaii | $39,870 | $36,780–$45,760 |
| Florida | $39,520 | $35,250–$44,520 |
| Connecticut | $37,190 | $34,010–$44,060 |
| Michigan | $37,110 | $34,580–$41,750 |
| Minnesota | $36,850 | $34,430–$45,430 |
| Tennessee | $36,440 | $29,120–$38,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,220 | $31,880–$41,810 |
| Virginia | $35,810 | $30,340–$57,250 |
| Ohio | $35,360 | $34,840–$43,110 |
| Wisconsin | $33,760 | $31,470–$40,250 |
| Maryland | $32,150 | $31,720–$40,720 |
| Texas | $32,150 | $27,470–$36,350 |
| North Carolina | $31,120 | $23,100–$36,650 |
| Arkansas | $30,780 | $28,340–$47,740 |
| Louisiana | $28,930 | $26,430–$36,580 |
| Iowa | $26,060 | $25,180–$34,040 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.