Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Missouri
Chefs and Head Cooks in Missouri earn a median salary of $53,318 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.6% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 2,090 chefs and head cooks are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $37,370 to $67,280 depending on location.
$53,318
Avg median salary in Missouri
$67,280
Highest paying metro
$37,370
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in Missouri
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Missouri | $67,280 | $48,990 | $79,660 | 60 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,220 | $44,520 | $79,370 | 850 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,130 | $49,160 | $77,850 | 830 |
| Central Missouri | $51,220 | $34,870 | $59,770 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $50,920 | $38,200 | $69,110 | 100 |
| Columbia, MO | $50,400 | $43,370 | $72,280 | 70 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,000 | $34,870 | $63,480 | 30 |
| Southeast Missouri | $37,370 | $32,450 | $56,970 | 70 |