How much does a cook make in Laredo?
$21,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Laredo, TX metro area. That is $10.33 an hour or $1,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.33
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 233 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,260Median: $21,490Highest 10%: $29,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,260 | $9.74 | |
| 25th | $21,440 | $10.31 | |
| Median | $21,490 | $10.33 | |
| 75th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 90th | $29,250 | $14.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| San Antonio, TX | $33,260 |
| Austin, TX | $31,520 |
| Midland, TX | $28,390 |
| Houston, TX | $25,720 |
| Lubbock, TX | $25,550 |
| Amarillo, TX | $25,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $25,320 |
| Odessa, TX | $24,350 |
| Tyler, TX | $22,900 |
| Longview, TX | $22,880 |
| Abilene, TX | $22,840 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $22,430 |
| El Paso, TX | $21,610 |
Related jobs in Laredo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,290 |
| Cook | $28,120 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,780 |
| Cook | $27,570 |
| Cook | $24,440 |
| Dishwasher | $23,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,030 |
| Host and Hostess | $22,530 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Laredo?
The median hourly pay in the Laredo, TX metro area is $10.33 ($21,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Laredo than the national average?
No: $21,490 against $35,880 nationally, 40% less.
How does Laredo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $25,320, so Laredo pays 15% less.
Where does Laredo rank for cook pay?
233 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Laredo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,250 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.