Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $46,600 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $23,760
90th percentile $74,940
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,760
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $74,940

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 85% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 15% 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
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,930
    Sheboygan, WI $63,740
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,740
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,590
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,560

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Valdosta, GA is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Valdosta, GA is 23.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $23,760 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.