Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,960 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 390
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $44,730
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $65,600
    90th
    $74,990

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,870
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,260
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,590
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eastern North Carolina is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.95 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eastern North Carolina is 1.7% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,730.