Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $50,990 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $42,610
90th percentile $104,780
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,610
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $50,990
    75th
    $64,970
    90th
    $104,780

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 81% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 19% 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
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Salinas, CA $73,260
    Vineland, NJ $72,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $71,790
    Washington $69,800

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,760
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,340
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,860
    Bartenders $22,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Bloomington, IN is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Bloomington, IN is 16.4% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $42,610 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.