Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $60,310 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $94,990
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $79,920
    90th
    $94,990

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 92% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 8% 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
    Columbus, OH $59,820
    Sandusky, OH $59,480
    Cleveland, OH $57,190
    Ohio $56,700
    Toledo, OH $56,360
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $55,900

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,380
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,580
    Bartenders $28,870
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Canton, OH is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Canton, OH is 1.1% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.