Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $64,970 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $87,550
Employed locally 30
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $40,410
    50th (median)
    $64,970
    75th
    $78,250
    90th
    $87,550

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 124% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 24% above 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
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $52,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $49,020
    Wheeling, WV-OH $48,860

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,490
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Beckley, WV is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Beckley, WV is 6.5% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,410.