Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $60,040 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $79,990
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $52,630
    50th (median)
    $60,040
    75th
    $72,820
    90th
    $79,990

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,700
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,940
    Bartenders $21,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eastern Wyoming is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eastern Wyoming is 1.6% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,630.