Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $61,300 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $112,660
Employed locally 340
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $87,770
    90th
    $112,660

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 73% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $74,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $64,200
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,010
    Connecticut $62,540
    New Haven, CT $62,440
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $61,650

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,290
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,100
    Bartenders $34,230
    Food Preparation Workers $34,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Norwich, CT is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Norwich, CT is 0.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.