Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Mayaguez, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mayaguez, PR

Median annual salary $26,620 -56.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.80
10th percentile $22,220
90th percentile $35,780
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,220
    25th
    $24,490
    50th (median)
    $26,620
    75th
    $35,770
    90th
    $35,780

    Mayaguez economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,400 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 130% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 30% above 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $71,790
    Springfield, MA $65,790
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,640
    Colorado Springs, CO $60,080
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $57,860

    Related occupations in Mayaguez, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $20,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,320
    Cooks, Restaurant $21,860
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $22,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $24,430
    Cooks, Fast Food $20,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Mayaguez, PR is $12.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Mayaguez, PR is 56.4% 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 Mayaguez?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $22,220 per year in Mayaguez, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,490.