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Chefs and Head Cooks
Role Overview
Direct and may participate in 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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $81,200 |
| Rhode Island | $79,160 |
| North Dakota | $76,630 |
| District of Columbia | $74,000 |
| Massachusetts | $71,330 |
| Washington | $69,800 |
| New Jersey | $69,660 |
| California | $66,780 |
| Delaware | $65,290 |
| Wyoming | $64,790 |
| New York | $64,300 |
| Colorado | $63,990 |
| Vermont | $63,270 |
| Alabama | $62,670 |
| Connecticut | $62,540 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$60,990
Projected Growth (10yr)
+7.1%
Avg. annual openings
24.4k
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