The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Stockton-Lodi, CA is $62,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,070.
Pay spans roughly $38,320 at the 10th percentile to $89,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.06 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as chefs and head cooks in Stockton-Lodi, CA.
| Median (annual) | $62,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.06 |
| 10th percentile | $38,320 |
| 90th percentile | $89,370 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.