How much does a chef and head cook make in Missouri?
$64,480a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Missouri. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,650Median: $64,480Highest 10%: $91,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 75th | $76,520 | $36.79 | |
| 90th | $91,500 | $43.99 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $67,460 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,480 |
| Kansas City, MO | $64,010 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 13. Vermont | $65,440 |
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
| 15. California | $64,500 |
| 16. Missouri | $64,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $64,310 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,860 |
| 19. Oregon | $63,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.00 ($64,480 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $64,480 against $62,470 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Missouri rank for chef and head cook pay?
Missouri ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays chef and head cooks the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $67,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.