Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $47,800 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $78,330

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 86% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,640
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,320
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,740
    Tucson, AZ $59,380
    Yuma, AZ $49,190

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Food Preparation Workers $33,550
    Bartenders $36,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 21.6% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.