Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,230 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $22,730
90th percentile $36,260
Employed locally 1,460
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,730
    25th
    $24,270
    50th (median)
    $29,230
    75th
    $34,710
    90th
    $36,260

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,370
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,240
    Bartenders$28,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Ohio is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.63 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern Ohio is 20.6% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,730 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,270.