Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,240 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $42,290
90th percentile $92,150
Employed locally 230
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,290
    25th
    $47,930
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $67,990
    90th
    $92,150

    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 Northern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,800
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,650
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,240
    Food Preparation Workers$35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,600
    Bartenders$27,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northern New Hampshire is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Hampshire above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northern New Hampshire is 4.5% 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 Northern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $42,290 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,930.