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What chefs and head cooks are paid
Bureau of Labor Statistics pay for this job, by area.
| State | Employment | Typical pay (BLS) |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31,670 | $46,320 to $81,040 (middle half), median $64,500 |
| Florida | 19,670 | $43,680 to $75,840 (middle half), median $58,240 |
| New York | 17,430 | $55,070 to $93,240 (middle half), median $70,670 |
| Texas | 13,270 | $42,030 to $71,870 (middle half), median $56,080 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,170 | $49,280 to $81,790 (middle half), median $63,860 |
| New Jersey | 9,100 | $59,860 to $82,200 (middle half), median $74,280 |
| Illinois | 8,290 | $50,000 to $73,620 (middle half), median $58,830 |
| Massachusetts | 6,000 | $54,120 to $83,050 (middle half), median $69,540 |
| Michigan | 5,360 | $48,970 to $74,090 (middle half), median $60,070 |
| Washington | 5,320 | $58,650 to $81,540 (middle half), median $76,010 |
Pay figures are Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for the occupation, May 2025. They describe the job nationally, not what any one school's graduates earn.
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