Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,160 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $42,010
90th percentile $90,210
Employed locally 290
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,010
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $81,720
    90th
    $90,210

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,200
    Food Preparation Workers$36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,080
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Alaska is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Alaska is 0.3% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $42,010 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.