Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Homosassa Springs, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Homosassa Springs, FL

Median annual salary $46,440 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $28,810
90th percentile $83,800
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,810
    25th
    $33,290
    50th (median)
    $46,440
    75th
    $67,530
    90th
    $83,800

    Homosassa Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,355 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 84% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 16% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,270

    Related occupations in Homosassa Springs, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,320
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,280
    Food Preparation Workers $32,900
    Bartenders $30,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Homosassa Springs, FL is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Homosassa Springs, FL is 23.9% 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 Homosassa Springs?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $28,810 per year in Homosassa Springs, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,290.