Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $51,910 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $83,610
Employed locally 80
National median $60,990

Compare Chefs and Head Cooks salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Corvallis, OR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chefs and Head Cooks
in
Corvallis, OR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $51,910
    75th
    $63,720
    90th
    $83,610

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 68% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 32% 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
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    North Dakota $76,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,090
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,610
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Worcester, MA $69,210

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,050
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,330
    Food Preparation Workers$35,300
    Bartenders$31,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Corvallis, OR is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Corvallis, OR is 14.9% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.