How much does a cook make in Dallas?
$37,370a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,440Median: $37,370Highest 10%: $46,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| Median | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $41,560 | $19.98 | |
| 90th | $46,480 | $22.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| College Station, TX | $36,890 |
| Austin, TX | $36,670 |
| Midland, TX | $36,470 |
| Houston, TX | $35,660 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,250 |
| Killeen, TX | $34,930 |
| Sherman, TX | $34,480 |
| Waco, TX | $34,410 |
| Odessa, TX | $34,330 |
| San Angelo, TX | $33,930 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,950 |
| Amarillo, TX | $32,880 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $32,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $31,850 |
| Tyler, TX | $30,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,470 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,990 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,700 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,300 |
| Longview, TX | $29,220 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,860 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,110 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $27,710 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,620 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,570 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,730 |
| Cook | $36,490 |
| Cook | $35,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,320 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,740 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $17.97 ($37,370 a year).
Do cooks make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $37,370 against $37,450 nationally, 0% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $35,360, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for cook pay?
157 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,480 or more.
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.