The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Owensboro, KY is $33,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,410.
Pay spans roughly $25,040 at the 10th percentile to $66,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.88 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chefs and head cooks in Owensboro, KY.
| Median (annual) | $33,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.88 |
| 10th percentile | $25,040 |
| 90th percentile | $66,790 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.