Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Ohio
Ranked #38 of 51 · OH
8.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,280 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,540
Employment 46,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,590P25 $29,520 Median $35,540P75 $37,920P90 $44,940
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in Ohio earn between $27,590 and $44,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Ohio is $35,280, about 8.9% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $37,060 | $37,330 | 8,190 |
| Columbus, OH | $36,590 | $36,910 | 8,600 |
| Akron, OH | $36,030 | $35,300 | 2,820 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,030 | $35,010 | 10,810 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $35,700 | $35,200 | 2,960 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $35,600 | $35,620 | 1,570 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,560 | $34,830 | 2,920 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,250 | $34,430 | 910 |