Chefs and Head Cooks in Washington
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Washington | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $69,800 | $60,990 | +14.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #6 of 54 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 3,840 jobs | 182,320 jobs | 2.1% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Washington
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $49,920 | $24.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,710 | $26.79 |
| Median | $69,800 | $33.56 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,040 | $37.52 |
| 90th Percentile | $97,970 | $47.10 |
