Cooks, Private Household Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cooks, private households across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$42,690
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New York$42,690
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $42,690 | $37,440 | $21 | -20.5% | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cooks, private households (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal and Laundry Services | $49,310 | $48,110 | — |
| 2 | Other Personal Services | $49,310 | $48,110 | — |
| 3 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $48,410 | $49,300 | 270 |
| 4 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $47,940 | $53,680 | 1,100 |
| 5 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $47,940 | $53,680 | 1,100 |
| 6 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $41,860 | $44,300 | 590 |
| 7 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $39,020 | $39,680 | 260 |
| 8 | Religious Organizations | $37,440 | $39,580 | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cooks, private household make in the U.S.?
The median cooks, private household salary in the United States is $47,940 per year (mean $53,680), and about 80% earn between $36,090 and $91,130.
How much do cooks, private household make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cooks, private household the most?
New York has the highest average pay for cooks, private household at $42,690 per year (median $37,440).
What is the job outlook for cooks, private household?
Employment is projected to change +5.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 5,300 openings per year.