Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $68,110 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.75
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $89,990
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $57,790
    50th (median)
    $68,110
    75th
    $88,570
    90th
    $89,990

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,540
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,350
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,440
    Food Preparation Workers $26,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeastern South Carolina is $32.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 11.7% above 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,790.