Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Occupation description: Direct and may participate in 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 455 | 506 | 11.2 | 14 | 48 | 67 |
United States | 139,000 | 154,300 | 0.0 | 4,400 | 14,700 | 20,700 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 27.07 | 13.64 | 17.97 | 24.78 | 32.93 | 41.82 |
Alaska | 25.40 | 16.81 | 19.74 | 24.71 | 29.54 | 32.96 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 27.71 | 19.67 | 23.15 | 28.08 | 31.32 | 35.70 |
Balance of State | 23.69 | 16.14 | 18.03 | 21.90 | 27.74 | 31.39 |