Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arizona
Chefs and Head Cooks in Arizona earn a median salary of $52,376 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.1% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 3,210 chefs and head cooks are employed across Arizona, with salaries ranging from $36,110 to $64,920 depending on location.
$52,376
Avg median salary in Arizona
$64,920
Highest paying metro
$36,110
Lowest paying metro
3,210
Employed in Arizona
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Arizona
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,920 | $51,100 | $80,550 | 2,230 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $60,640 | $43,280 | $78,530 | 120 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $59,740 | $49,070 | $78,920 | 110 |
| Tucson, AZ | $59,380 | $43,310 | $76,890 | 470 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,190 | $40,030 | $71,390 | 60 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,800 | $36,520 | $62,150 | 50 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $41,230 | $35,790 | $62,910 | 40 |
| Arizona | $36,110 | $35,490 | $65,150 | 130 |