Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • West Virginia
Chefs and Head Cooks in West Virginia earn a median salary of $60,146 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.4% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 450 chefs and head cooks are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $48,860 to $87,280 depending on location.
$60,146
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$87,280
Highest paying metro
$48,860
Lowest paying metro
450
Employed in West Virginia
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Chefs and Head Cooks
inChefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $87,280 | $46,290 | $109,410 | 60 |
| Beckley, WV | $64,970 | $40,410 | $78,250 | 30 |
| Northern West Virginia | $60,210 | $47,860 | $78,250 | 50 |
| Southern West Virginia | $60,020 | $41,220 | $81,330 | 50 |
| Northwest Virginia | $55,390 | $48,970 | $63,580 | 80 |
| Southwest Virginia | $52,430 | $42,580 | $71,000 | 80 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $52,010 | $34,850 | $84,450 | 70 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $48,860 | $40,480 | $53,390 | 30 |