Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,720 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $28,580
90th percentile $80,420
Employed locally 170
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,580
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $80,420

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,320
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,940
    Food Preparation Workers $22,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Upper East Mississippi is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Upper East Mississippi is 28.3% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $28,580 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.