How much does a chef and head cook make in Texas?
$56,080a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Texas. That is $26.96 an hour or $4,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.96
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,380Median: $56,080Highest 10%: $92,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $56,080 | $26.96 | |
| 75th | $71,870 | $34.55 | |
| 90th | $92,290 | $44.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $64,100 |
| Austin, TX | $62,400 |
| Beaumont, TX | $58,440 |
| Midland, TX | $58,100 |
| College Station, TX | $57,920 |
| Lubbock, TX | $56,950 |
| Killeen, TX | $53,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $52,050 |
| Texarkana, TX | $50,270 |
| San Angelo, TX | $50,190 |
| Odessa, TX | $49,820 |
| Laredo, TX | $49,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,900 |
| Brownsville, TX | $47,850 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,840 |
| Longview, TX | $46,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,150 |
| Houston, TX | $45,400 |
| Amarillo, TX | $45,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,020 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,020 |
| Waco, TX | $42,660 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 38. Florida | $58,240 |
| 39. Montana | $57,470 |
| 40. Maine | $57,010 |
| 41. Texas | $56,080 |
| 42. Mississippi | $54,850 |
| 43. Ohio | $53,990 |
| 44. Alaska | $52,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $26.96 ($56,080 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $56,080 against $62,470 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Texas rank for chef and head cook pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays chef and head cooks the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $64,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.