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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Utah

Cooks (Restaurant) in Utah earn a median of $36,490 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$36,490
vs. U.S. median
−2% ($37,390)
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
10,520

Pay range in Utah

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,800; the top 10% earn over $46,580. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Utah

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Utah?

The median is $36,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,800 and the top 10% earn over $46,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Utah a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−2% 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