2. Texas
Annual median wage: $38,550
Cost of living index: 90.7
Employment: 8,140
We are continuing our list of best states for chefs and head cooks with Texas that is probably the most popular state now when it comes to employment and job opportunities. The state has many up and coming small cities starting to make names for themselves, which means more businesses and more jobs. In terms of chefs and head cooks, Texas is teeming with jobs for you. The Lone Star State also lets you enjoy your wages that even when it is relatively lower than the others, you won’t spend half of it on your bills.