The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Erie, PA is $51,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,320.
Pay spans roughly $37,200 at the 10th percentile to $75,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.91 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as chefs and head cooks in Erie, PA.
| Median (annual) | $51,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.91 |
| 10th percentile | $37,200 |
| 90th percentile | $75,520 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.