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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Connecticut

Cooks (Restaurant) in Connecticut earn a median of $39,480 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$39,480
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($37,390)
Rank among states
13 of 51
Jobs in the state
14,830

Pay range in Connecticut

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $49,420. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Connecticut

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Connecticut?

The median is $39,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $49,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Connecticut a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses