The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Rochester, MN is $59,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,980.
Pay spans roughly $46,430 at the 10th percentile to $95,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.55 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as chefs and head cooks in Rochester, MN.
| Median (annual) | $59,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.55 |
| 10th percentile | $46,430 |
| 90th percentile | $95,200 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.