Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $55,000 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $94,060
Employed locally 130
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $55,000
    75th
    $73,730
    90th
    $94,060

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 83% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 17% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,320
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,360
    Food Preparation Workers$35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,230
    Bartenders$28,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Punta Gorda, FL is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 9.8% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.