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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Delaware

Cooks (Restaurant) in Delaware earn a median of $37,840 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$37,840
vs. U.S. median
+1% ($37,390)
Rank among states
19 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,280

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250; the top 10% earn over $46,940. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Delaware

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Delaware?

The median is $37,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250 and the top 10% earn over $46,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% 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