Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $66,390 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.92
10th percentile $52,080
90th percentile $88,410
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,080
    25th
    $59,000
    50th (median)
    $66,390
    75th
    $73,650
    90th
    $88,410

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 84% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 16% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,050
    Waiters and Waitresses$45,540
    Cooks, Restaurant$42,360
    Bartenders$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,940
    Food Preparation Workers$36,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Wenatchee, WA is $31.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.9% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $52,080 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,000.