Restaurant Cook Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median restaurant cook in the Baltimore area earns $37,420 a year ($17.99 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($37,390) and 1% below the Maryland median ($37,820). Half of the 7,760 restaurant cooks there earn between $36,330 and $42,110.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,250 | $35,030 | $28,700 |
| 25th percentile | $36,330 | $36,520 | $34,010 |
| Median | $37,420 | $37,820 | $37,390 |
| 75th percentile | $42,110 | $43,980 | $44,620 |
| 90th percentile | $46,870 | $47,840 | $47,900 |
| Average | $39,330 | $40,120 | $38,730 |
| Jobs | 7,760 | 17,690 | 1,409,890 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for restaurant cook pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,730).
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Check my payRestaurant cook pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,730
- San Jose, CA: $47,170
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- San Francisco, CA: $46,030
- Boston, MA: $45,830
- Portland, OR: $45,200
- Los Angeles, CA: $44,460
- Denver, CO: $44,370
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Similar jobs in Baltimore, MD
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,080
- Fast Food Worker: $33,090
- Waiter: $36,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,760
- Bartender: $37,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.