Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $83,880 +37.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.33
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $96,550
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $83,880
    75th
    $96,550
    90th
    $96,550

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 151% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 51% above 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
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200
    Alexandria, LA $80,290

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,930
    Salinas, CA $73,260
    Vineland, NJ $72,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $71,790
    Washington $69,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,500
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,500
    Bartenders $21,280
    Food Preparation Workers $28,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Terre Haute, IN is $40.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Terre Haute, IN is 37.5% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.