Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $63,610 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $102,120
Employed locally 170
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $63,610
    75th
    $78,530
    90th
    $102,120

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,800
    Waiters and Waitresses $53,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,770
    Bartenders $37,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,000
    Dishwashers $35,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southern Vermont is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southern Vermont is 4.3% above 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.