The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Michigan is $58,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,170.
Pay spans roughly $38,730 at the 10th percentile to $77,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.09 per hour. An estimated 5,310 people work as chefs and head cooks in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $58,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.09 |
| 10th percentile | $38,730 |
| 90th percentile | $77,030 |
| Employment | 5,310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.