Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $46,340 -24% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $19,120
90th percentile $80,620
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,120
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $80,620

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 70% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 30% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,790
    Midland, TX $54,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,160
    Amarillo, TX $49,990
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,990

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,350
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,920
    Food Preparation Workers$27,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,760
    Bartenders$27,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in San Angelo, TX is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in San Angelo, TX is 24% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $19,120 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.