Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,370 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $26,850
90th percentile $75,860
Employed locally 1,880
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,850
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $75,860

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 66% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 34% 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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,390
    Food Preparation Workers $29,570
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in San Antonio, TX is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $26,850 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.