The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Springfield, MO is $50,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,860.
Pay spans roughly $33,110 at the 10th percentile to $76,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.48 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as chefs and head cooks in Springfield, MO.
| Median (annual) | $50,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.48 |
| 10th percentile | $33,110 |
| 90th percentile | $76,470 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.