Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $69,120 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.23
10th percentile $47,340
90th percentile $92,150
Employed locally 150
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,340
    25th
    $56,310
    50th (median)
    $69,120
    75th
    $79,490
    90th
    $92,150

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 80% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 20% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $73,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $72,570

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,450
    Food Preparation Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Amherst Town, MA is $33.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Amherst Town, MA is 13.3% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $47,340 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,310.