Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,380 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $46,810
90th percentile $104,710
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,810
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $59,380
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $104,710

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,640
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,160
    Food Preparation Workers $33,510
    Bartenders $26,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southeast Minnesota is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southeast Minnesota is 2.6% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $46,810 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.