Chefs and Head Cooks salary
in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $38,580–$61,680
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #136 of 160
Chefs and Head Cooks in the North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $52,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $62,470 and 7% below the TX statewide median of $56,080. It ranks #136 of 160 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chefs and Head Cooks pay in other TX metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,400 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48,900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,020 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $39,140 |
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What is the average Chefs and Head Cooks salary in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $52,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $38,580 and $61,680. The 10th percentile is $29,820 and the 90th is $77,610.
Is North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Chefs and Head Cooks?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $62,470 and 7% below the TX statewide median of $56,080. It ranks #136 of 160 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make an hour in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
About $25.01 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $52,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.55–$29.65 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.