Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $69,630 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.47
10th percentile $55,230
90th percentile $100,470
Employed locally 540
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,230
    25th
    $61,210
    50th (median)
    $69,630
    75th
    $89,570
    90th
    $100,470

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 86% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 14% 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
    Vineland, NJ $72,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $71,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,550
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,360
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $58,820

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,350
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$32,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$40,440
    Bartenders$38,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,240
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Atlantic City, NJ is $33.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 14.2% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $55,230 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,210.