Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Cooks, Restaurant in Connecticut earn a median salary of $37,652 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.2% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 13,870 cooks, restaurant are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $36,770 to $39,420 depending on location.
$37,652
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$39,420
Highest paying metro
$36,770
Lowest paying metro
13,870
Employed in Connecticut
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $39,420 | $36,300 | $46,030 | 3,870 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,790 | $35,910 | $44,070 | 4,630 |
| New Haven, CT | $37,640 | $36,080 | $44,260 | 2,140 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,330 | $36,000 | $43,280 | 1,560 |
| Waterbury, CT | $36,960 | $35,470 | $43,520 | 1,090 |
| Connecticut | $36,770 | $34,820 | $43,310 | 580 |