What are the main factors that influence a Cook's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cook's salary?

A Cook's salary grows with experience: a Cook (0-1 years)earns $34,665, a Cook II (1-3 years)earns $38,596, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $43,469, a Sous Chef (5+ years)earns $57,084,

What are the highest paying states for a Cook?

Cook salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cook roles are District of Columbia $37,238, California $37,097, Massachusetts $36,602. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cook roles make?

Salaries for Cook level roles vary by specialization: Pastry Cook: $72,086; Cook III: $42,431; Assistant Cook/Cook: $39,185; Cook - Institution: $37,966; Cook II: $37,674.

Cook Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cook make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cook in Rhode Island is $34,870 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Cook's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,206
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,655 to $37,663
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,638

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Cook Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,663	$3,139	$724	$18
Average	$34,870	$2,906	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,655	$2,721	$628	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Cook Salaries

A Cook's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Cook Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cooks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,238.
California: $37,097.
Massachusetts: $36,602.

District of Columbia $37,238 California $37,097 Massachusetts $36,602 Washington $36,468 New Jersey $36,454 Alaska $36,407 Connecticut $35,943 New York $35,755

Hawaii $35,153 Rhode Island $34,870 Maryland $34,678 Minnesota $34,416 Colorado $34,315 Illinois $34,282 Oregon $34,154 Delaware $34,060

New Hampshire $34,000 Virginia $33,868 Pennsylvania $33,481 Nevada $33,286 North Dakota $33,222 Michigan $33,121 Wisconsin $33,084 Vermont $33,010

Texas $32,805 Maine $32,792 Arizona $32,771 Ohio $32,748 Georgia $32,438 Indiana $32,284 Wyoming $32,253 Utah $32,206

Iowa $32,186 Kansas $32,025 Louisiana $31,978 North Carolina $31,961 Missouri $31,954 Florida $31,823 Montana $31,752 Nebraska $31,685

Kentucky $31,648 South Carolina $31,514 Tennessee $31,429 Idaho $31,396 New Mexico $31,150 Oklahoma $31,097 Alabama $30,898 South Dakota $30,565

Arkansas $30,384 West Virginia $30,286 Mississippi $29,993

Top Paying Cities for Cooks

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $35,442
Albion: $34,853
Ashaway: $35,576

Adamsville, RI $35,442 Albion, RI $34,853 Ashaway, RI $35,576 Barrington, RI $34,853 Block Island, RI $35,391 Bradford, RI $35,553 Bristol, RI $34,820 Carolina, RI $35,264

Charlestown, RI $35,301 Chepachet, RI $34,786 Clayville, RI $34,820 Coventry, RI $34,786 West Greenwich, RI $34,762 East Greenwich, RI $34,810 Exeter, RI $35,553 Fiskeville, RI $34,853

Forestdale, RI $34,820 Foster, RI $34,762 Glendale, RI $34,762 Greene, RI $35,153 Greenville, RI $34,853 Harmony, RI $34,843 Harrisville, RI $34,786 Hope, RI $34,853

Hope Valley, RI $35,576 Hopkinton, RI $35,586 Jamestown, RI $35,230 Kenyon, RI $35,543 Little Compton, RI $35,428 Manville, RI $34,853 Mapleville, RI $34,762 Newport, RI $35,237

Middletown, RI $35,385 North Kingstown, RI $34,752 North Scituate, RI $34,843 Oakland, RI $34,796 Pascoag, RI $34,776 Pawtucket, RI $34,853 Central Falls, RI $34,853 Cumberland, RI $34,853

Lincoln, RI $34,853 Portsmouth, RI $35,095 Prudence Island, RI $34,786 Rockville, RI $35,586 Saunderstown, RI $35,250 Shannock, RI $35,533 Slatersville, RI $34,820 Slocum, RI $35,250

Tiverton, RI $35,452 Wakefield, RI $35,213 Kingston, RI $35,220 Narragansett, RI $35,227 Peace Dale, RI $35,213 Warren, RI $34,843 Warwick, RI $34,853 Westerly, RI $35,597

West Kingston, RI $35,240 West Warwick, RI $34,853 Wood River Junction, RI $35,553 Woonsocket, RI $34,820 North Smithfield, RI $34,843 Wyoming, RI $35,543 Providence, RI $34,853 Cranston, RI $34,853

North Providence, RI $34,853 East Providence, RI $34,853 Riverside, RI $34,853 Rumford, RI $34,853 Smithfield, RI $34,853 Johnston, RI $34,853

Cook Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cook's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$32,655

Average $34,870/year

$37,663

$2,721

Average $2,906/month

$3,139

$628

Average $671/week

$724

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,663	$3,139	$724	$18
Average	$34,870	$2,906	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,655	$2,721	$628	$16

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