Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $55,640 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $69,980
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $69,980

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 88% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 12% below 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $67,280
    Wyoming $64,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,360
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,980
    Birmingham, AL $62,800

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,230
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,990
    Bartenders $37,980
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Muskegon, MI is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Muskegon, MI is 8.8% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.