How much does a cook make in Texas?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Texas. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,770Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $44,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,770 | $11.91 | |
| 25th | $29,170 | $14.02 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $38,910 | $18.71 | |
| 90th | $44,840 | $21.56 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $37,370 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 37. Iowa | $35,810 |
| 38. Idaho | $35,600 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,570 |
| 40. Texas | $35,360 |
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,960 |
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $35,360 against $37,450 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for cook pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooks the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $37,370 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.