The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $46,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,170.
Pay spans roughly $28,820 at the 10th percentile to $71,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.27 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chefs and head cooks in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.
| Median (annual) | $46,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.27 |
| 10th percentile | $28,820 |
| 90th percentile | $71,180 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.