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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Jackson, TN (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 60 employed

Annual Mean
$67,370
$32.39/hr
Annual Median
$69,280
$33.31/hr
Bottom 10%
$40,520
$19.48/hr
Top 10%
$89,590
$43.07/hr
Location vs National Average
Jackson, TN
$67,370
Difference
+1.0% vs US avg
US National
$66,700

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$40,520
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$50,780
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$69,280
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$80,880
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$89,590

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$41K

25th

$51K

Median

$69K

75th

$81K

90th

$90K

Jackson, TN has a relatively small Chefs and Head Cooks workforce (approximately 60 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Jackson, TN, Chefs and Head Cooks salaries range from $40,520 at the 10th percentile to $89,590 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $49,070 (71% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.