Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in West Delta Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,480 -50% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $23,330
90th percentile $80,420
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,330
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,480
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $80,420

    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

    Related occupations in West Delta Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,610
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,210
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,170
    Food Preparation Workers $21,140
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in West Delta Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in West Delta Mississippi is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is West Delta Mississippi above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in West Delta Mississippi is 50% 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 West Delta Mississippi?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $23,330 per year in West Delta Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.