The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Odessa, TX is $49,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,760.
Pay spans roughly $31,390 at the 10th percentile to $78,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.70 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chefs and head cooks in Odessa, TX.
| Median (annual) | $49,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.70 |
| 10th percentile | $31,390 |
| 90th percentile | $78,910 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.