Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $59,330 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $96,820
Employed locally 1,000
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $96,820

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 76% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 24% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,270

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,830
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,130
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,990
    Food Preparation Workers$36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,390
    Bartenders$28,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in North Port, FL is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in North Port, FL is 2.7% 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 Port?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.