Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $49,940 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $98,090
Employed locally 360
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $74,000
    90th
    $98,090

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 69% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 31% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,270

    Related occupations in Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,800
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,290
    Food Preparation Workers $35,510
    Bartenders $29,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Port St. Lucie, FL is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 18.1% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.