DOL Median (Missouri)
$44,180
vs National
-10.5%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,920
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,180
-10.5% 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 Missouri earns $44,180 in nominal terms, which is 10.5% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,920 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| Asian Sea Grill, Inc. | $49,525 | 3 |
| Legend of Asia, LLC | $45,469 | 2 |
| New China LLC | $42,890 | 1 |
| TRUONG GROUP LLC | $42,300 | 1 |
| ANIS LLC | $42,286 | 2 |
| WAKYOTO, LLC | $37,669 | 3 |
| Haruno Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill, Inc | N/A | 2 |
| H.Y. INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Cosmo, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| KOBE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE | N/A | 1 |
| Wild Ginger Incorporated | N/A | 1 |
| Mijuri & Silk Road Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| IGDH LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Missouri
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Missouri?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Missouri is $44,180 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Missouri earns 10.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $49,920 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.