Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $50,740 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $78,190
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $50,740
    75th
    $67,320
    90th
    $78,190

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Bartenders $25,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southern Ohio is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southern Ohio is 16.8% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.