Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $36,110 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 130
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $35,490
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $82,070

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,840
    Food Preparation Workers$34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Arizona is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Arizona is 40.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,490.