Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $56,360 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $95,170
Employed locally 220
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $56,360
    75th
    $70,800
    90th
    $95,170

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 88% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 12% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $60,310
    Columbus, OH $59,820
    Sandusky, OH $59,480
    Cleveland, OH $57,190
    Ohio $56,700
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $55,900

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,600
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,230
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,840
    Bartenders $29,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Toledo, OH is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Toledo, OH is 7.6% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.