Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $57,260 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $77,200
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $68,510
    90th
    $77,200

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 82% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260
    Lexington Park, MD $64,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,360
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $61,430
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $55,160

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,360
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Salisbury, MD is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Salisbury, MD is 6.1% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.