Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $49,190 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $71,390
    90th
    $76,880

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 81% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 19% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,640
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,320
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,740
    Tucson, AZ $59,380
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $47,800

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,910
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,540
    Food Preparation Workers $33,370
    Bartenders $36,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Yuma, AZ is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Yuma, AZ is 19.3% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.