Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Montrose, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Montrose, CA)

$40,747

vs National

-17.4%

National: $49,358

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$29,420

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$40,747

-17.4% 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 Montrose, CA earns $40,747 in nominal terms, which is 17.4% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,420 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Montrose, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
VerdiEnterprises,Inc.dba Portobello ItalianCuisine	$40,747	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Montrose, CA?

The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Montrose, CA is $40,747 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Montrose, CA a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?

A Chefs and Head Cooks in Montrose, CA earns 17.4% less than the national median of $49,358, or $29,420 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.