The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Eau Claire, WI is $57,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,980.
Pay spans roughly $27,690 at the 10th percentile to $82,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.83 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as chefs and head cooks in Eau Claire, WI.
| Median (annual) | $57,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.83 |
| 10th percentile | $27,690 |
| 90th percentile | $82,620 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.