The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Niles, MI is $59,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,750.
Pay spans roughly $45,400 at the 10th percentile to $78,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.43 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as chefs and head cooks in Niles, MI.
| Median (annual) | $59,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.43 |
| 10th percentile | $45,400 |
| 90th percentile | $78,230 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.