What are the main factors that influence a Culinary Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Culinary Teacher?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Culinary Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change A Culinary Teacher's salary?

A Culinary Teacher's salary grows with experience: a Cook I (0-1 years)earns $33,471, a Cook II (1-3 years)earns $37,272, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $41,985, a Culinary Teacher (5+ years)earns $55,152,

What are the highest paying states for a Culinary Teacher?

Culinary Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Culinary Teacher roles are District of Columbia $60,776, California $60,545, Massachusetts $59,738. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Culinary Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Culinary Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Culinary: $122,063; Culinary Director: $117,464; Culinary Manager: $98,696; Culinary Arts Teacher: $89,879; Culinary Coordinator: $88,624.

Culinary Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Culinary Teacher make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Culinary Teacher in Delaware is $55,588 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Culinary Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,922
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,309 to $61,521
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,502

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Culinary Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
Average	$55,588	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$50,309	$4,192	$967	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Teacher Salaries

A Culinary Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Culinary Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Culinary Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,776.
California: $60,545.
Massachusetts: $59,738.

District of Columbia $60,776 California $60,545 Massachusetts $59,738 Washington $59,519 New Jersey $59,497 Alaska $59,420 Connecticut $58,662 New York $58,355

Hawaii $57,372 Rhode Island $56,911 Maryland $56,598 Minnesota $56,170 Colorado $56,005 Illinois $55,951 Oregon $55,742 Delaware $55,588

New Hampshire $55,492 Virginia $55,275 Pennsylvania $54,644 Nevada $54,326 North Dakota $54,222 Michigan $54,057 Wisconsin $53,996 Vermont $53,876

Texas $53,541 Maine $53,519 Arizona $53,486 Ohio $53,448 Georgia $52,943 Indiana $52,690 Wyoming $52,641 Utah $52,564

Iowa $52,531 Kansas $52,267 Louisiana $52,191 North Carolina $52,163 Missouri $52,152 Florida $51,938 Montana $51,823 Nebraska $51,713

Kentucky $51,653 South Carolina $51,433 Tennessee $51,296 Idaho $51,241 New Mexico $50,840 Oklahoma $50,752 Alabama $50,429 South Dakota $49,885

Arkansas $49,589 West Virginia $49,430 Mississippi $48,952

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $55,338
Little Creek: $55,743
Magnolia: $55,663

Lincoln, DE $55,338 Little Creek, DE $55,743 Magnolia, DE $55,663 Milford, DE $55,479 Marydel, DE $55,570 Millsboro, DE $55,106 Millville, DE $55,191 Milton, DE $55,286

Nassau, DE $55,326 Ocean View, DE $55,182 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,288 Seaford, DE $55,319 Selbyville, DE $55,090 Smyrna, DE $55,782 Viola, DE $55,525 Woodside, DE $55,674

Bear, DE $55,546 Newark, DE $55,525 Claymont, DE $55,638 Delaware City, DE $55,580 Hockessin, DE $55,520 Kirkwood, DE $55,570 Middletown, DE $55,591 Montchanin, DE $55,532

New Castle, DE $55,541 Odessa, DE $55,619 Port Penn, DE $55,656 Rockland, DE $55,538 Saint Georges, DE $55,573 Townsend, DE $55,659 Winterthur, DE $55,544 Lewes, DE $55,308

Wilmington, DE $55,522 Dover, DE $55,743 Dover Afb, DE $55,449 Bethany Beach, DE $55,123 Bethel, DE $55,180 Bridgeville, DE $55,311 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,586 Cheswold, DE $55,725

Clayton, DE $55,727 Dagsboro, DE $55,085 Delmar, DE $54,997 Ellendale, DE $55,163 Felton, DE $55,474 Fenwick Island, DE $55,097 Frankford, DE $55,001 Frederica, DE $55,529

Georgetown, DE $55,064 Greenwood, DE $55,319 Harbeson, DE $55,123 Harrington, DE $55,404 Hartly, DE $55,576 Houston, DE $55,325 Kenton, DE $55,729 Laurel, DE $55,031

Yorklyn, DE $55,536

Culinary Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Culinary Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Culinary Teacher positions in Telecom or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Culinary Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Culinary Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$75,044	$36.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$72,265	$35.0	30%
Internet	$69,485	$33.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$66,706	$32.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$66,706	$32.0	20%

Culinary Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Culinary Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$50,309

Average $55,588/year

$61,521

$4,192

Average $4,632/month

$5,127

$967

Average $1,069/week

$1,183

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,521	$5,127	$1,183	$30
Average	$55,588	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$50,309	$4,192	$967	$24

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