Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,460 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.18
10th percentile $39,100
90th percentile $72,680
Employed locally 90
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,100
    25th
    $46,760
    50th (median)
    $54,460
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $72,680

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,030
    Food Preparation Workers $35,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,040
    Bartenders $22,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southwestern New Hampshire is $26.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 10.7% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $39,100 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,760.