Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $54,080 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $92,180
Employed locally 180
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $42,150
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $71,020
    90th
    $92,180

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 76% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 24% 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 Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,970
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,660
    Food Preparation Workers $35,130
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Sebastian, FL is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Sebastian, FL is 11.3% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,150.