Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $87,280 +43.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.96
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $109,410
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $46,290
    50th (median)
    $87,280
    75th
    $109,410
    90th
    $109,410

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 140% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200
    Alexandria, LA $80,290

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260
    Beckley, WV $64,970
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $52,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $49,020
    Wheeling, WV-OH $48,860

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,390
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,430
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,580
    Bartenders $30,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Morgantown, WV is $41.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Morgantown, WV is 43.1% above 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,290.