Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $37,000 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $77,020
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $30,150
    50th (median)
    $37,000
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $77,020

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders $21,840
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,820
    Food Preparation Workers $30,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwestern Wisconsin is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 39.3% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

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