Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,460 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $82,830
Employed locally 240
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $42,990
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $82,830

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,000
    Bartenders $21,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,470
    Food Preparation Workers $28,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 7.4% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,990.