Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,730 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 80
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $50,730
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $79,500

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,760
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,070
    Bartenders $26,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,050
    Food Preparation Workers $32,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Minnesota is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwest Minnesota is 16.8% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.