Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland
Chefs and Head Cooks in Maryland earn a median salary of $59,648 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 2,120 chefs and head cooks are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $55,160 to $64,400 depending on location.
$59,648
Avg median salary in Maryland
$64,400
Highest paying metro
$55,160
Lowest paying metro
2,120
Employed in Maryland
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inChefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $64,400 | $47,780 | $75,390 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $61,430 | $45,520 | $77,300 | 1,670 |
| Maryland | $59,990 | $41,160 | $71,220 | 250 |
| Salisbury, MD | $57,260 | $36,730 | $68,510 | 40 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $55,160 | $36,430 | $64,870 | 90 |