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Originally Posted by Free Rider  This link may be of help. It is average wages by occupation, by state, etc. Let me know if you need help pulling the correct data out. I'm used to using these stats, so it's no problem. Wages by Area and Occupation
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Free - now this was very interesting info- here is a link to the page that had the relevent info- it took a bit of navigating....
Chefs and Head Cooks
But cut and pasted- here is some highlights:
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation:
State Employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage Percent of State employment
Nevada 2,530$21.09$43,8600.201%
New Hampshire 1,170$16.59$34,5100.186%
Hawaii 1,100$21.25$44,2000.184%
Alaska 520$16.75$34,8400.171%
Idaho 1,020$11.72$24,3700.163%
Top paying States for this occupation:
State Employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage Percent of State employment
District of Columbia 850$23.56$49,0100.139%
New Jersey 3,210$22.96$47,7600.081%
New York 5,460$22.57$46,9400.065%
Hawaii 1,100$21.25$44,2000.184%
Nevada 2,530$21.09$43,8600.201%
I guess looking at the top paying cities are also the cities with the highest cost of living too... so that would be expected.....