Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #10 of 51 · TN
6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,710 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $69,810
Employment 3,820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,410P25 $57,470 Median $69,810P75 $81,900P90 $98,860
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Tennessee earn between $45,410 and $98,860. 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 Tennessee is $70,710, about 6% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $74,800 | $66,980 | 90 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $70,420 | $75,580 | 1,780 |
| Jackson, TN | $69,280 | $67,370 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,230 | $68,660 | 540 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,690 | $65,470 | 280 |
| Knoxville, TN | $62,770 | $67,690 | 470 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $62,520 | $64,270 | 110 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $62,300 | $67,980 | 230 |