Occupation ยท SOC 35-1011
Chefs and Head Cooks: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of chefs and head cooks typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 182,320 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $60,990 ($29.32 an hour).
US employment
182,320
Median annual wage
$60,990
Mean annual wage
$64,720
Median hourly wage
$29.32
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. California26,500
- 2. Florida17,170
- 3. Texas16,550
- 4. New York15,420
- 5. Pennsylvania7,060
- 6. New Jersey6,060
- 7. Illinois5,540
- 8. Massachusetts5,330
- 9. Michigan5,310
- 10. Nevada4,560
States that pay the most
- 1. Hawaii$81,200
- 2. Rhode Island$79,160
- 3. North Dakota$76,630
- 4. District of Columbia$74,000
- 5. Massachusetts$71,330
- 6. Washington$69,800
- 7. New Jersey$69,660
- 8. California$66,780
- 9. Delaware$65,290
- 10. Wyoming$64,790
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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