Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $49,660 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $91,450
Employed locally 150
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $37,000
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $68,310
    90th
    $91,450

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,080
    Bartenders $22,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,870
    Food Preparation Workers $30,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeastern Wisconsin is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 18.6% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,000.