The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Albany, OR is $57,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,550.
Pay spans roughly $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $85,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.82 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Albany, OR.
| Median (annual) | $57,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.82 |
| 10th percentile | $38,100 |
| 90th percentile | $85,140 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.