Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $57,580 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $80,740
Employed locally 150
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $44,120
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $70,380
    90th
    $80,740

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 74% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 26% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Sheboygan, WI $63,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,360
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,980
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,230

    Related occupations in Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,620
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,820
    Bartenders$22,910
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,120
    Food Preparation Workers$31,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Green Bay, WI is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Green Bay, WI is 5.6% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,120.