Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)

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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   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	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
	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

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