Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Michigan
Ranked #33 of 51 · MI
6.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,460 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $60,070
Employment 5,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,170P25 $48,970 Median $60,070P75 $74,090P90 $82,000
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Michigan earn between $42,170 and $82,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Michigan is $62,460, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $63,050 | $64,040 | 150 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $61,890 | $63,450 | 610 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $60,910 | $64,590 | 260 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,870 | $64,580 | 2,660 |
| Midland, MI | $59,700 | $63,400 | 30 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $59,540 | $60,130 | 80 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,510 | $60,520 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $59,280 | $60,350 | 210 |