The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Tucson, AZ is $59,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,650.
Pay spans roughly $36,980 at the 10th percentile to $87,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.55 per hour. An estimated 470 people work as chefs and head cooks in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $59,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.55 |
| 10th percentile | $36,980 |
| 90th percentile | $87,820 |
| Employment | 470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.