Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,990 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $87,800
Employed locally 250
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $41,160
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $71,220
    90th
    $87,800

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,470
    Bartenders $33,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,290
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Maryland is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Maryland is 1.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,160.