SOC 35-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chefs and Head Cooks — Canton
Canton-Massillon, OH · 9 metro areas compared
In Canton, OH the median wage is $49,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Canton, OH the median wage is $49,730. That is 20.4% lower than the national median of $62,470. Pay ranges from under $38,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,330 to $71,990.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sandusky records the highest median at $67,190. Of the 381 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 209th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,060 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $43,330 | −30.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | −20.4% |
| 75th | $71,990 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $83,310 | +33.4% |
| Mean | $58,540 | −6.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | $67,190 | 60 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $59,830 | 750 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $57,020 | 930 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $56,620 | 1,060 | |
| 5 | Akron | $55,060 | 220 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $53,570 | 120 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $50,790 | 220 | |
| 8 | Dayton | $47,580 | 210 | |
| 9 | Lima | $45,270 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Canton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,730 goes as far as $53,588 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,588US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,730 a year, 20.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,060 to $83,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $67,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Canton, OH?
The median annual wage is $49,730, or $23.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,470, so pay in Canton, OH is 20.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Canton, OH earns more than $83,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sandusky, at $67,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Canton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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