Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $68,120 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.75
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $75,310
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $68,120
    75th
    $73,260
    90th
    $75,310

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 94% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 6% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Hawaii $81,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,970
    Washington $69,800

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,190
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,300
    Food Preparation Workers $34,580
    Bartenders $44,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Walla Walla, WA is $32.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Walla Walla, WA is 11.7% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.