The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Wausau, WI is $58,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,480.
Pay spans roughly $44,140 at the 10th percentile to $80,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.35 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Wausau, WI.
| Median (annual) | $58,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.35 |
| 10th percentile | $44,140 |
| 90th percentile | $80,780 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.