Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $35,990 -41% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $16,490
90th percentile $67,690
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,490
    25th
    $16,490
    50th (median)
    $35,990
    75th
    $53,700
    90th
    $67,690

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 55% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 45% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,930
    Sheboygan, WI $63,740
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,740
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,590
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,560

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,110
    Food Preparation Workers $31,430
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Dalton, GA is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Dalton, GA is 41% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $16,490 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,490.