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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Napa, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 300 employed

Annual Mean
$83,750
$40.26/hr
Annual Median
$78,960
$37.96/hr
Bottom 10%
$44,390
$21.34/hr
Top 10%
$136,010
$65.39/hr
Location vs National Average
Napa, CA
$83,750
Difference
+25.6% vs US avg
US National
$66,700

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$44,390
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$60,740
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$78,960
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$98,580
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$136,010

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$44K

25th

$61K

Median

$79K

75th

$99K

90th

$136K

Napa, CA has a relatively small Chefs and Head Cooks workforce (approximately 300 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Napa, CA, Chefs and Head Cooks salaries range from $44,390 at the 10th percentile to $136,010 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $91,620 (116% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

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