Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $87,410 +43.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.02
10th percentile $71,540
90th percentile $134,990
Employed locally 160
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,540
    25th
    $77,550
    50th (median)
    $87,410
    75th
    $102,340
    90th
    $134,990

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 92% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200
    Alexandria, LA $80,290

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,380
    Washington $69,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $65,780
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $64,590
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,570

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,670
    Waiters and Waitresses $71,920
    Cooks, Restaurant $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $55,780
    Bartenders $80,040
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $52,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kahului, HI is $42.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Kahului, HI is 43.3% above 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $71,540 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,550.