The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Ocala, FL is $48,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,340.
Pay spans roughly $29,910 at the 10th percentile to $89,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.51 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as chefs and head cooks in Ocala, FL.
| Median (annual) | $48,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.51 |
| 10th percentile | $29,910 |
| 90th percentile | $89,970 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.