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Chefs and Head Cooks in Rhode Island

Chefs and Head Cooks in Rhode Island

Is Rhode Island a good place for you to work as a Chef or Head Cook?

11.7% Jobs Projection
80 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Chefs and Head Cooks in Rhode Island is growing faster than average.

How Many Chefs and Head Cooks Work in Rhode Island?

There were approximately 350 workers employed as Chefs and Head Cooks in this state in 2018.

There were 420 Chefs and Head Cooks employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 1,325 Chefs and Head Cooks working in it, which means Rhode Island has fewer Chefs and Head Cooks than average.

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Job Projections for Rhode Island

Jobs for Chefs and Head Cooks in this state are growing at a rate of 11.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.6%.

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Rhode Island Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 80 annual job openings, and a total of 670 jobs for Rhode Island Chefs and Head Cooks in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 20,300 annual jobs and 160,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Chefs and Head Cooks Make in Rhode Island?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $28.48 an hour.

Top Rhode Island Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chefs and Head Cooks.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 490 $55,180
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI 320 $45,580

Top States for Chefs and Head Cooks Employment

The table below shows the states where most Chefs and Head Cooks work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 19,420 $46,360
New York 15,500 $52,010
Florida 11,150 $48,710
Texas 6,020 $50,580
Massachusetts 4,830 $56,070
Illinois 4,770 $49,070
Ohio 4,370 $40,270
South Carolina 3,630 $38,460
Arizona 3,580 $38,430
Nevada 3,450 $52,930
Pennsylvania 3,100 $57,500
Virginia 2,790 $53,000
Connecticut 2,640 $53,730
New Jersey 2,640 $66,790
North Carolina 2,460 $47,070
Maryland 2,290 $49,390
Wisconsin 2,240 $40,480
Michigan 2,160 $48,320
Georgia 2,060 $51,330
Tennessee 1,960 $45,890

Below are the states where Chefs and Head Cooks get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $66,790
Hawaii $63,810
District of Columbia $63,150
West Virginia $58,570
Pennsylvania $57,500
Delaware $57,340
Washington $56,450
Wyoming $56,150
Massachusetts $56,070
Connecticut $53,730

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