The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Tyler, TX is $37,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,700.
Pay spans roughly $19,790 at the 10th percentile to $70,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.04 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as chefs and head cooks in Tyler, TX.
| Median (annual) | $37,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.04 |
| 10th percentile | $19,790 |
| 90th percentile | $70,640 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.