The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Mankato, MN is $49,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,970.
Pay spans roughly $45,250 at the 10th percentile to $77,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.71 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chefs and head cooks in Mankato, MN.
| Median (annual) | $49,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.71 |
| 10th percentile | $45,250 |
| 90th percentile | $77,530 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.