Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $53,240 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $97,640
Employed locally 200
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $53,240
    75th
    $69,240
    90th
    $97,640

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 75% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $60,310
    Columbus, OH $59,820
    Sandusky, OH $59,480
    Cleveland, OH $57,190
    Ohio $56,700
    Toledo, OH $56,360

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,020
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,630
    Bartenders $29,990
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Akron, OH is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.23 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Akron, OH is 12.7% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Akron?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.