Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $77,380 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.20
10th percentile $70,340
90th percentile $124,880
Employed locally 450
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,340
    25th
    $74,070
    50th (median)
    $77,380
    75th
    $99,920
    90th
    $124,880

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 74% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 26% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Washington $69,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,260
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $65,780
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $64,590
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,570

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $39,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,840
    Food Preparation Workers $36,960
    Dishwashers $34,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Urban Honolulu, HI is $37.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 26.9% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $70,340 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,070.