Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $45,290 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $29,830
90th percentile $93,620
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,830
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $66,870
    90th
    $93,620

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,190
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,370
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eastern Ohio is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eastern Ohio is 25.7% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $29,830 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.