The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Jackson, MI is $59,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,130.
Pay spans roughly $45,500 at the 10th percentile to $70,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.49 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as chefs and head cooks in Jackson, MI.
| Median (annual) | $59,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.49 |
| 10th percentile | $45,500 |
| 90th percentile | $70,090 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.