Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $62,040 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 490
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $62,040
    75th
    $78,790
    90th
    $100,040

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 85% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,270
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $60,400

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,730
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,230
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,800
    Food Preparation Workers $36,350
    Bartenders $31,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Cape Coral, FL is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Cape Coral, FL is 1.7% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.