Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		260
Mean wage		$24.83
Entry wage		$18.40
10th percentile wage		$15.99
50th percentile wage		$23.71
90th percentile wage		$33.56

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	220	84.3%
Education and Health Services	30	12.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	30	27.95
Leisure and Hospitality	220	23.07

Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)

Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.71		$11.29		$12.42
2016	$22.64	+4.7%	$10.78	+4.7%	$11.86
2015	$22.25	+1.7%	$10.60	+1.7%	$11.66
2014	$21.81	+2.0%	$10.39	+2.0%	$11.43
2013	$21.53	+1.3%	$10.25	+1.3%	$11.28
2012	$21.22	+1.5%	$10.10	+1.5%	$11.12
2011	$20.93	+1.4%	$9.96	+1.4%	$10.96
2010	$20.70	+1.1%	$9.86	+1.1%	$10.85
2009	$20.30	+2.0%	$9.67	+2.0%	$10.63
2008	$19.75	+2.8%	$9.40	+2.8%	$10.34
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.71		$21.40		$2.31
2016	$22.64	+4.7%	$20.72	+3.3%	$1.92
2015	$22.25	+1.7%	$20.28	+2.1%	$1.97
2014	$21.81	+2.0%	$19.85	+2.2%	$1.96
2013	$21.53	+1.3%	$19.45	+2.1%	$2.09
2012	$21.22	+1.5%	$19.11	+1.7%	$2.11
2011	$20.93	+1.4%	$18.81	+1.6%	$2.11
2010	$20.70	+1.1%	$18.50	+1.7%	$2.21
2009	$20.30	+2.0%	$18.25	+1.4%	$2.05
2008	$19.75	+2.8%	$17.78	+2.6%	$1.97

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$23.71	260
North Central	$23.69	890
Eastern	$22.01	240
Northwest	$19.33	440
Southwest	$19.02	570

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$23.69	890
Southwest	$19.02	570
Northwest	$19.33	440
South Central	$23.71	260
Eastern	$22.01	240


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