Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $42,530 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.45
10th percentile $25,320
90th percentile $74,710
Employed locally 110
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,320
    25th
    $27,340
    50th (median)
    $42,530
    75th
    $52,920
    90th
    $74,710

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 56% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 44% 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
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,110
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $67,580
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $67,280
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $66,520

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,810
    Food Preparation Workers $31,730
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in St. George, UT is $20.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in St. George, UT is 30.3% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $25,320 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,340.