Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #28 of 51 · WV
3.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,600 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $61,100
Employment 350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,520P25 $47,990 Median $61,100P75 $82,480P90 $88,690
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in West Virginia earn between $40,520 and $88,690. 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 West Virginia is $64,600, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $81,330 | $71,340 | 70 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $59,430 | $58,020 | 60 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $56,970 | $61,300 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $54,400 | $56,230 | 30 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $53,240 | $55,540 | 80 |