How much does a cook make in Texas?
$34,760a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Texas. That is $16.71 an hour or $2,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.71
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 126,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,330Median: $34,760Highest 10%: $42,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,330 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $28,540 | $13.72 | |
| Median | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 75th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 90th | $42,810 | $20.58 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $36,810 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,490 |
| Midland, TX | $35,670 |
| Houston, TX | $35,050 |
| Odessa, TX | $34,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,860 |
| College Station, TX | $32,630 |
| Sherman, TX | $31,760 |
| Waco, TX | $31,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,670 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,560 |
| Beaumont, TX | $30,520 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,510 |
| Tyler, TX | $30,300 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,250 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,180 |
| Longview, TX | $29,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $29,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,790 |
| Victoria, TX | $29,680 |
| Texarkana, TX | $29,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,990 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,670 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $28,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
| 46. Alabama | $32,180 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.71 ($34,760 a year).
Do cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $34,760 against $37,390 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for cook pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooks the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $36,810 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.