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Job outlook for sushi chefs in the United States
Are sushi chef jobs in demand?
Sushi Chef job and salary trends over time
Sushi Chef jobs over time
Sushi Chef job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,670 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,306 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,649 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,654 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,691 | 0.00% |
Average sushi chef salary over time
Sushi Chef salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,969 | $20.66 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $41,480 | $19.94 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $39,008 | $18.75 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $36,988 | $17.78 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $34,758 | $16.71 | +4.0% |
Sushi Chef jobs by state
Most common states for sushi chefs
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 61 | 9% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 50 | 7% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 221 | 4% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 40 | 4% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 21 | 4% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 181 | 3% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 179 | 3% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 85 | 3% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 42 | 3% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 481 | 2% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 224 | 2% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 188 | 2% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 178 | 2% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 161 | 2% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 74 | 2% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 69 | 2% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 67 | 2% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 59 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 22 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 18 | 2% |
Most common cities for sushi chefs
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Beach | 4 | 4% | $45,187 |
| 2 | Miami | 13 | 3% | $45,208 |
| 3 | Fort Lauderdale | 6 | 3% | $45,067 |
| 4 | Frisco | 3 | 2% | $47,382 |
| 5 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $51,727 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $54,786 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 4 | 1% | $44,601 |
| 8 | Arlington | 3 | 1% | $47,728 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $44,581 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $34,263 |
| 11 | New York | 17 | 0% | $61,397 |
| 12 | Chicago | 9 | 0% | $53,105 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 8 | 0% | $52,293 |
| 14 | Austin | 4 | 0% | $49,528 |
| 15 | Dallas | 4 | 0% | $47,656 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $45,656 |
Sushi Chef job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of sushi chef experts
PattiCakes Bakery and Stoby's Restaurant
University of New Mexico - Taos
What general advice would you give to a Sushi 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.
Karla Nardi
Program CoordinatorUniversity of New Mexico - Taos
Department of Culinary Arts
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Sushi Chef job market given the pandemic?
Karla Nardi: Of course, the latest trends are to amp up the take out and delivery mode for restaurants in the current situation. Ordering on-line is great for both customers and restaurants. Restaurant operations that do not have a take out or delivery mode (or both ) will find it challenging to stay in business with the limited number of tables they are allowed. Take out containers, therefore, will become an important statement.
I think more thought will be put into boxes so that the food quality does not deteriorate. Dressing up the take out containers will serve as an advertising tool, as well. Outdoor dining has been incredibly helpful but will not help during the colder months. Paying more attention to outdoor seating areas, I believe, will continue even after the pandemic passes.
Another area that we could see an increase in demand is the field of Personal Chefs. As families struggle with rearranging their time, having a personal chef do the shopping, and cooking could become very attractive.