Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,910 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $81,210

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,550
    Food Preparation Workers $29,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Middle Georgia is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.