about $62,470
What was the median annual wage for chefs and head cooks?
That works out to roughly $30 an hour for a typical chef or head cook.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025) bls.gov
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Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow by about how much from 2025 to 2035?
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5 years or more
How many years of related work experience are typically expected before becoming a chef or head cook?
Most chefs work their way up through kitchen roles for years before earning the title.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025) bls.gov
about 280
About how many Michelin-starred restaurants does the U.S. have as of 2025?
That total includes one-, two-, and three-star restaurants across the regions Michelin currently reviews in the U.S.
Source: Michelin Guide (via Wikipedia) (2025) en.wikipedia.org
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