Chefs and Head Cooks in District of Columbia
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | District of Columbia | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $74,000 | $60,990 | +21.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #4 of 54 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 1,940 jobs | 182,320 jobs | 1.1% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $55,130 | $26.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| Median | $74,000 | $35.58 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,710 | $40.73 |
| 90th Percentile | $109,370 | $52.58 |