Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Chefs and Head Cooks in Washington earn a median salary of $64,396 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.6% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 8,180 chefs and head cooks are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $55,380 to $74,970 depending on location.
$64,396
Avg median salary in Washington
$74,970
Highest paying metro
$55,380
Lowest paying metro
8,180
Employed in Washington
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inChefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $74,970 | $57,470 | $80,130 | 2,680 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $69,610 | $57,450 | $72,180 | 30 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $68,260 | $60,210 | $79,420 | 4,480 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $68,120 | $51,380 | $73,260 | 40 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $66,390 | $59,000 | $73,650 | 50 |
| Olympia, WA | $65,790 | $53,040 | $72,060 | 100 |
| Longview, WA | $63,080 | $54,870 | $77,460 | 40 |
| Western Washington | $62,680 | $52,320 | $73,460 | 90 |
| Kennewick, WA | $62,230 | $51,890 | $71,700 | 100 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,650 | $47,840 | $67,050 | 240 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,420 | $51,500 | $67,240 | 60 |
| Bremerton, WA | $61,260 | $52,230 | $71,190 | 90 |
| Eastern Washington | $60,700 | $48,820 | $75,470 | 70 |
| Bellingham, WA | $55,380 | $50,190 | $69,590 | 110 |