Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $50,510 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $32,700
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,700
    25th
    $43,580
    50th (median)
    $50,510
    75th
    $66,570
    90th
    $81,830

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 71% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,780
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,860
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,430
    Rochester, MN $59,390
    Mankato, MN $49,310
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,420

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,570
    Bartenders $23,160
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,790
    Food Preparation Workers $33,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Duluth, MN-WI is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 17.2% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $32,700 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,580.