Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,250 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $90,510
Employed locally 130
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $44,250
    75th
    $75,120
    90th
    $90,510

    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 North Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,540
    Food Preparation Workers $32,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in North Florida is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in North Florida is 27.4% 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.