The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Fresno, CA is $64,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,740.
Pay spans roughly $35,680 at the 10th percentile to $87,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.93 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as chefs and head cooks in Fresno, CA.
| Median (annual) | $64,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.93 |
| 10th percentile | $35,680 |
| 90th percentile | $87,700 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.