Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $52,360 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.17
10th percentile $44,110
90th percentile $88,370
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,110
    25th
    $44,110
    50th (median)
    $52,360
    75th
    $67,410
    90th
    $88,370

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,030
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Bartenders $31,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Central Oregon is $25.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Central Oregon is 14.1% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $44,110 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,110.