Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $36,040 -40.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $27,860
90th percentile $55,280
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,860
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $36,040
    75th
    $43,040
    90th
    $55,280

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,840
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Bartenders$21,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Iowa is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeast Iowa is 40.9% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $27,860 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.