Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $60,640 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $93,040
Employed locally 120
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $78,530
    90th
    $93,040

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 92% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 8% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,920
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,320
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,740
    Tucson, AZ $59,380
    Yuma, AZ $49,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $47,800

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,270
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,710
    Food Preparation Workers $34,120
    Bartenders $36,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Prescott Valley, AZ is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 0.6% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.