Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $45,270 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 30
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $45,270
    75th
    $63,400
    90th
    $74,990

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 73% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 27% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $60,310
    Columbus, OH $59,820
    Sandusky, OH $59,480
    Cleveland, OH $57,190
    Ohio $56,700
    Toledo, OH $56,360

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,600
    Bartenders $28,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lima, OH is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Lima, OH is 25.8% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.