The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Tuscaloosa, AL is $69,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,910.
Pay spans roughly $36,710 at the 10th percentile to $94,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.44 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as chefs and head cooks in Tuscaloosa, AL.
| Median (annual) | $69,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.44 |
| 10th percentile | $36,710 |
| 90th percentile | $94,080 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.