Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $49,990 -18% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $74,730
Employed locally 210
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $32,390
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $58,840
    90th
    $74,730

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 76% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 24% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,370

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,740
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,020
    Food Preparation Workers $27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,110
    Bartenders $27,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Corpus Christi, TX is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 18% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,390.