Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $57,190 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $42,790
90th percentile $72,790
Employed locally 270
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,790
    25th
    $45,080
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $66,670
    90th
    $72,790

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 83% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    North Dakota $76,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,090
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,610
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Worcester, MA $69,210

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,770
    Food Preparation Workers $35,210
    Bartenders $30,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eugene, OR is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Eugene, OR is 6.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $42,790 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,080.