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Job outlook for pizza chefs in the United States
Pizza chef job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pizza chef job growth rate is 15% from 2018-2028.
About 23,600 new jobs for pizza chefs are projected over the next decade.
Pizza chef salaries have increased 24% for pizza chefs in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,016 pizza chefs currently employed in the United States.
There are 30,536 active pizza chef job openings in the US.
The average pizza chef salary is $32,223.
Are pizza chef jobs in demand?
Pizza chef job and salary trends over time
Pizza chef jobs over time
Pizza chef job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,016 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,372 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,051 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,746 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,445 | 0.00% |
Average pizza chef salary over time
Pizza chef salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,223 | $15.49 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $31,106 | $14.95 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $29,253 | $14.06 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $27,738 | $13.34 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $26,066 | $12.53 | +4.0% |
Pizza chef jobs by state
Most common states for pizza chefs
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 157 | 8% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 113 | 8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 493 | 7% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 270 | 4% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 267 | 4% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 52 | 4% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 43 | 4% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 287 | 3% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 175 | 3% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 138 | 3% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 100 | 3% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 85 | 3% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 16 | 3% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 205 | 2% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 198 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 70 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 23 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 15 | 2% |
Most common cities for pizza chefs
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | 4 | 16% | $34,733 |
| 2 | Natick | 2 | 6% | $39,619 |
| 3 | Brea | 2 | 5% | $38,648 |
| 4 | Palm Beach Gardens | 2 | 4% | $31,443 |
| 5 | Santa Clarita | 3 | 2% | $38,864 |
| 6 | Boca Raton | 2 | 2% | $31,383 |
| 7 | Quincy | 2 | 2% | $39,626 |
| 8 | Miami | 4 | 1% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $31,652 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $29,552 |
| 11 | Hollywood | 2 | 1% | $31,344 |
| 12 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $38,613 |
| 13 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $32,958 |
| 14 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $34,241 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $38,821 |
| 16 | New York | 2 | 0% | $34,774 |
| 17 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $40,242 |
Pizza Chef job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of pizza chef experts
PattiCakes Bakery and Stoby's Restaurant
What general advice would you give to a Pizza Chef?
Patti Stobaugh: Being humble and willing to learn will take you far in your career, not just in the beginning. If you have the desire to open your own food service business, go to work for a business that has a great reputation. That will give you the opportunity to learn so much.