Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $62,980 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $110,240
Employed locally 430
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $49,780
    50th (median)
    $62,980
    75th
    $80,480
    90th
    $110,240

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 65% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,930
    Kingston, NY $64,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,010
    Glens Falls, NY $62,750

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,870
    Food Preparation Workers $35,520
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kiryas Joel, NY is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 3.3% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,780.