Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Wyoming
Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming earn a median of $73,170 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Wyoming
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,460; the top 10% earn over $98,580. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Wyoming
Similar jobs in Wyoming
- Food Service Managers$62,610 median in Wyoming
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,820 median in Wyoming
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,840 median in Wyoming
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,940 median in Wyoming
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,820 median in Wyoming
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,830 median in Wyoming
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Wyoming
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Wyoming?
The median is $73,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,460 and the top 10% earn over $98,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wyoming a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.