Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $57,990 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $90,330
Employed locally 930
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $41,820
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $73,180
    90th
    $90,330

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 75% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 25% 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 Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,730
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,920
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,760
    Food Preparation Workers$35,630
    Bartenders$33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Jacksonville, FL is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Jacksonville, FL is 4.9% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,820.