Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,470 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $85,900
Employed locally 110
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $52,340
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $68,490
    90th
    $85,900

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,040
    Food Preparation Workers $21,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Alabama is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeast Alabama is 9.1% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,340.