Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in the Industry of Water Transportation

The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of water transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$32,470
25th Percentile Wage
$37,870
50th Percentile Wage
$57,150
75th Percentile Wage
$73,010
90th Percentile Wage
$84,300

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of water transportation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chefs and head cooks is $84,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $32,470.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Water Transportation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$57,150
25.16% 16.45%
2016
$42,770
-6.08% -
2015
$45,370
-4.54% -
2014
$47,430
8.54% -
2013
$43,380
-10.07% -
2012
$47,750
- -

Table 3. Compare Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Different Industries within the Transportation and Warehousing Sector

The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in eight industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chefs and head cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
$67,730
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
$61,110
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
$60,260
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
$59,940
Water Transportation
$57,150
Rail Transportation
$56,530
Rail Transportation
$56,530
Inland Water Transportation
$37,220

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