Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $47,420 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $56,000
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $49,870
    90th
    $56,000

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 58% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 42% 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
    Rapid City, SD $46,660
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,320

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,230
    Food Preparation Workers $29,510
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,490
    Bartenders $29,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 22.2% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.