Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland
Cooks, Restaurant in Maryland earn a median salary of $35,386 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.9% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 12,110 cooks, restaurant are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $31,980 to $36,690 depending on location.
$35,386
Avg median salary in Maryland
$36,690
Highest paying metro
$31,980
Lowest paying metro
12,110
Employed in Maryland
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $36,690 | $34,790 | $40,040 | 8,640 |
| Maryland | $36,470 | $32,750 | $39,040 | 1,700 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,430 | $34,010 | $38,220 | 560 |
| Salisbury, MD | $35,360 | $31,200 | $37,320 | 380 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $31,980 | $31,200 | $35,830 | 830 |