Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $37,450 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 230
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $37,450
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $73,810

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 63% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,790
    Midland, TX $54,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,160
    Amarillo, TX $49,990
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,990

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,170
    Food Preparation Workers $26,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,740
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in College Station, TX is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in College Station, TX is 38.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.