Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,680 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 120
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $30,540
    50th (median)
    $40,680
    75th
    $47,930
    90th
    $47,930

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,080
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,220
    Food Preparation Workers$29,080
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in East Georgia is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in East Georgia is 33.3% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,540.