salary$38,290 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,840per year
Jobs in the area1,600people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Ann Arbor?
Expensive. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 60.7% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $38,290 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,860 and $47,840.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 60.7% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.