Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,560 -4% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 160
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $58,560
    75th
    $59,870
    90th
    $74,420

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,690
    Bartenders $38,280
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southern Michigan is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southern Michigan is 4% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.