salary$37,360 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,290per year
Jobs in the area4,850people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 56.2% 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $37,360 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,110 and $45,290.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 56.2% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.