Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,080 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $41,080
    75th
    $51,270
    90th
    $59,810

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Food Preparation Workers $27,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eastern Region of Texas is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 32.6% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.