Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Central East New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,310 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.07
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $100,680
Employed locally 400
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $56,310
    75th
    $71,860
    90th
    $100,680

    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 Central East New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,750
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,240
    Bartenders $53,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,870
    Food Preparation Workers $34,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Central East New York?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Central East New York is $27.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.66 or more per hour.

    Is Central East New York above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Central East New York is 7.7% 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 Central East New York?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Central East New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.