Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,920 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $80,420
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,480
    50th (median)
    $47,920
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $80,420

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,980
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,810
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,860
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,460
    Food Preparation Workers $22,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lower East Mississippi is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Lower East Mississippi is 21.4% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,480.