The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Jefferson City, MO is $48,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,100.
Pay spans roughly $34,870 at the 10th percentile to $73,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.08 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chefs and head cooks in Jefferson City, MO.
| Median (annual) | $48,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.08 |
| 10th percentile | $34,870 |
| 90th percentile | $73,610 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.