DOL Median (Michigan)
$44,970
vs National
-8.9%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,636
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,970
-8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Michigan earns $44,970 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,636 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FUSION 41 LLC | $68,000 | 2 |
| MANASLU GROUP LLC DBA GORKHA PALACE | $62,000 | 2 |
| WB Hotel Partners LLC | $60,834 | 2 |
| MIN & KIM INC. | $59,426 | 1 |
| La Colina LLC | $57,000 | 1 |
| K H LEE, INC. | $56,306 | 2 |
| T L Partners, LLC | $56,056 | 2 |
| Oceania Inn | $55,820 | 4 |
| Rose Garden 1 inc | $54,142 | 1 |
| Siamsquare LLC | $53,186 | 1 |
| La Verre de Vin, LLC dba Aixois French Bistro | $52,853 | 1 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| Himalayan Restaurant | $52,166 | 2 |
| Lan City Hand Pulled Noodle LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| NAING MYANMAR FAMILY RESTAURANT LLC | $49,629 | 1 |
| Vince and Joe's Fruit Market - Shelby, Inc. | $49,588 | 2 |
| TANS INC | $47,133 | 2 |
| JOVAN'S STEAK HOUSE, LLC | $44,970 | 1 |
| KIM&FELISHA INC. | $44,970 | 1 |
| SYI,INC - SUSHI HOUSE/TOFU HOUSE | $44,970 | 1 |
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New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Michigan
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Michigan?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Michigan is $44,970 based on 39 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Michigan earns 8.9% less than the national median of $49,358, or $49,636 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.