Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,490 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 200
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $53,490
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $65,510

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,010
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,770
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,170
    Bartenders$37,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Mid Michigan is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Mid Michigan is 12.3% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.