Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,370 -38.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $26,730
90th percentile $71,570
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,730
    25th
    $32,450
    50th (median)
    $37,370
    75th
    $56,970
    90th
    $71,570

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,520
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,900
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,220
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,800
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southeast Missouri is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southeast Missouri is 38.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $26,730 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,450.