Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $48,280 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $83,150
Employed locally 170
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $83,150

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 87% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 13% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $60,310
    Columbus, OH $59,820
    Sandusky, OH $59,480
    Cleveland, OH $57,190
    Ohio $56,700
    Toledo, OH $56,360

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,260
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,640
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,150
    Bartenders$28,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Youngstown, OH is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Youngstown, OH is 20.8% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.