Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $57,040 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $85,010
Employed locally 220
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $57,040
    75th
    $70,210
    90th
    $85,010

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,020
    Food Preparation Workers $33,150
    Bartenders $34,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Coast Oregon is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Coast Oregon is 6.5% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.