Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Ohio
Ranked #37 of 51 · OH
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,220 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $53,990
Employment 4,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,370P25 $45,760 Median $53,990P75 $74,130P90 $89,960
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Ohio earn between $38,370 and $89,960. 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 Ohio is $61,220, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | $67,190 | $72,320 | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,830 | $64,340 | 750 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,020 | $64,950 | 930 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,620 | $60,450 | 1,060 |
| Akron, OH | $55,060 | $61,880 | 220 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $53,570 | $55,160 | 120 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51,560 | $56,000 | 130 |
| Toledo, OH | $50,790 | $58,270 | 220 |