The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Altoona, PA is $48,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,030.
Pay spans roughly $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $74,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.40 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chefs and head cooks in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $48,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.40 |
| 10th percentile | $36,510 |
| 90th percentile | $74,710 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.