The Average Salary for Culinary Arts in Alabama
Salaries can vary greatly based on the geographic location or specialty. Knowing average salary information is crucial when switching careers or relocating in order to assure you are receiving fair payment before signing a contract. In Alabama, the average annual salary of people working in the culinary field varies greatly based upon position or specialty.
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Chefs/Head Cooks
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Chefs and head cooks in restaurants in Alabama make an average annual salary of $39,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. They make a mean of $9.18 per hour.
Industry
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Cooks working in the fast food industry make on average $16,310 a year ($7.84 per hour). Institution or cafeteria cooks, including those working in schools, hospitals and prisons, make an average annual salary of $18,600 a year or $8.94 an hour. Cooks working in restaurants (who are not the head chef) make a yearly salary of $20,120 on average ($9.62 per hour).
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Food Service Managers
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People holding management positions in the food service industry in Alabama make on average of $50,220 per year. This is equivalent to making a mean hourly salary of $24.14.
First Line Supervisors
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The first line supervisors who serve as managers of service workers and food preparation make an average annual salary of $27,770. This is equivalent to $13.35 per hour. This data includes all supervisors in the food industry ranging from fast food to high-end restaurants, so may vary greatly.
Other Food Preparation Workers
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Other food preparation workers including those who make food aesthetically pleasing (cake decorators, expo workers, etc.) make an average yearly salary of $18,470 a year ($8.88 per hour).
Dietitians/Nutritionists
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In Alabama, the typical nutritionist makes $47,700 a year with a mean hourly salary of $22.93. These positions, however, may require some additional training or education to supplement culinary school.
Food Budget Analyst
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Budget analysts in Alabama make an annual average salary of $68,780 per year with a mean hourly salary of $33.07. Although this position may require some additional training or education, many individuals go into financial analysis for restaurants, cafeterias and other businesses in the food industry after finishing culinary school.
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