DOL Median (Tennessee)
$36,273
vs National
-26.5%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,169
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,273
-26.5% 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 Tennessee earns $36,273 in nominal terms, which is 26.5% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,169 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JAI MATA INC | $56,375 | 2 |
| SDJ RESTAURANT INC | $54,704 | 1 |
| GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT | $50,360 | 1 |
| Yamato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, LLC | $45,573 | 1 |
| ITALIAN ENTERPRISES | $45,000 | 1 |
| ARORA INC. | $36,273 | 2 |
| BRAZEIRO CHURRASCARIA, INC | $36,000 | 2 |
| PEG LEG PORKER RESTAURANT LLC | $33,280 | 1 |
| SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET | $31,600 | 1 |
| Gondolier Steak & Pizza of Sweetwater Inc. | $31,034 | 1 |
| M & N FOOD SERVICES, LLC | $24,960 | 1 |
| Dickson Shell Station, Inc | N/A | 1 |
| SUSHIYOBEE, LLC (D/B/A SUSHIYOBI) | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Tennessee?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Tennessee is $36,273 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Tennessee earns 26.5% less than the national median of $49,358, or $40,169 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.