Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $60,700 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $100,330
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $100,330

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,320
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,210
    Food Preparation Workers $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,850
    Bartenders $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eastern Washington is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eastern Washington is 0.5% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.