Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $58,510 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $43,570
90th percentile $87,910
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,570
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $72,890
    90th
    $87,910

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 99% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 1% 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 Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,670
    Food Preparation Workers $35,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,760
    Bartenders $33,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Grants Pass, OR is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Grants Pass, OR is 4.1% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $43,570 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.