Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Central New Hampshire

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

Median annual salary $58,240 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 130
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $76,930

    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 New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,810
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,280
    Food Preparation Workers $34,540
    Bartenders $27,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Central New Hampshire is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Central New Hampshire is 4.5% 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 New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Central New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.