Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,050 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $47,480
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $79,620

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    Bartenders $22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Western Wisconsin is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Western Wisconsin is 6.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,480.