Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Warner Robins, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Warner Robins, GA

Median annual salary $45,770 -25% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $16,840
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,840
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $75,530

    Warner Robins economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,702 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 58% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 42% 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 Warner Robins, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,210
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,960
    Food Preparation Workers $30,460
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Warner Robins, GA is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Warner Robins, GA is 25% 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 Warner Robins?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $16,840 per year in Warner Robins, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.