Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $65,790 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $44,020
90th percentile $99,340
Employed locally 280
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,020
    25th
    $50,520
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $99,340

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 93% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 7% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $73,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $72,570

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,370
    Bartenders $33,640
    Food Preparation Workers $35,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Springfield, MA is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Springfield, MA is 7.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $44,020 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,520.