Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Western Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $78,930 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $51,900
90th percentile $100,300
Employed locally 160
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,900
    25th
    $60,890
    50th (median)
    $78,930
    75th
    $83,110
    90th
    $100,300

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,570
    Bartenders $22,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,290
    Food Preparation Workers $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Western Wyoming is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Western Wyoming is 29.4% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $51,900 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,890.