The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Waco, TX is $45,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,330.
Pay spans roughly $31,440 at the 10th percentile to $82,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.03 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as chefs and head cooks in Waco, TX.
| Median (annual) | $45,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.03 |
| 10th percentile | $31,440 |
| 90th percentile | $82,400 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.