What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Offshore Cook?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Offshore Cook jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Kantishna, AK and Kentville, NS. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $49,804 $4,150 $957 $23.94 Kantishna, AK $49,751 $4,145 $956 $23.92 Kentville, NS $49,724 $4,143 $956 $23.91 Whitehorse, YT $49,408 $4,117 $950 $23.75 Carcross, YT $49,379 $4,114 $949 $23.74 Haines Junction, YT $49,210 $4,100 $946 $23.66 North Cowichan, BC $49,066 $4,088 $943 $23.59 Berkeley, CA $48,952 $4,079 $941 $23.53 Columbia, WA $48,831 $4,069 $939 $23.48 Oak Bay, BC $48,788 $4,065 $938 $23.46

Offshore Cook

Offshore Cook Salary

Q: How much does an Offshore Cook make?

The average annual pay for an offshore cook in the United States is $39,979 a year — that works out to approximately $19.22 an hour. The middle 80% of Offshore Cooks earn between $30,500 (10th percentile) and $50,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Offshore Cook Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Offshore Cook in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Marine Transportation at $17,974 (45.0%) above Offshore Cook. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Marine Transportation $57,953 $4,829 $1,114 $27.86 Radio Operator Offshore $49,098 $4,091 $944 $23.60 Canal Barge $47,849 $3,987 $920 $23.00 Offshore Scaffolding $47,072 $3,922 $905 $22.63 Tow Boat $46,000 $3,833 $884 $22.12

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Offshore Cook Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,979

Columbus

Ohio

$38,615

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How much does an Offshore Cook make?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for an Offshore Cook in the United States is $39,979 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $768/week or $3,331/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,500 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Offshore Cook salaries currently range between $34,500 (25th percentile) to $44,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $50,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Offshore Cook varies greatly (by as much as 9500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Offshore Cook in your area makes on average $38,615 per year, or $1,364 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,979. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Offshore Cook salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Offshore Cook jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Offshore Cook Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Offshore Cook job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Kantishna, AK, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $9,745 (24.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,825 (24.6%) above the $39,979 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Offshore Cook appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Barrow, AK, and Oak Bay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Offshore Cook role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$49,804	$4,150	$957	$23.94
Kantishna, AK	$49,751	$4,145	$956	$23.92
Kentville, NS	$49,724	$4,143	$956	$23.91
Whitehorse, YT	$49,408	$4,117	$950	$23.75
Carcross, YT	$49,379	$4,114	$949	$23.74
Haines Junction, YT	$49,210	$4,100	$946	$23.66
North Cowichan, BC	$49,066	$4,088	$943	$23.59
Berkeley, CA	$48,952	$4,079	$941	$23.53
Columbia, WA	$48,831	$4,069	$939	$23.48
Oak Bay, BC	$48,788	$4,065	$938	$23.46

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Offshore Cook Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Offshore Cook category.

For example Marine Transportation jobs pay as much as $17,974 (45.0%) more than the average Offshore Cook salary of $39,979. If you're qualified, finding work as an Marine Transportation may help you make more money than that of the average Offshore Cook position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Marine Transportation	$57,953	$4,829	$1,114	$27.86
Radio Operator Offshore	$49,098	$4,091	$944	$23.60
Canal Barge	$47,849	$3,987	$920	$23.00
Offshore Scaffolding	$47,072	$3,922	$905	$22.63
Tow Boat	$46,000	$3,833	$884	$22.12

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Infographic detailing Offshore Cook salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,979 per year or $19.22 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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