Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,700 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 150
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $51,410
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $80,030
    90th
    $100,040

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,830
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,420
    Bartenders$39,410
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Capital/Northern New York is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,410.