How much does a cook make in Lubbock?
$25,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $12.28 an hour or $2,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.28
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,340Median: $25,550Highest 10%: $32,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,340 | $10.26 | |
| 25th | $22,600 | $10.87 | |
| Median | $25,550 | $12.28 | |
| 75th | $29,540 | $14.20 | |
| 90th | $32,970 | $15.85 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Laredo, TX | $21,490 |
Related jobs in Lubbock
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $56,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $33,220 |
| Cook | $30,250 |
| Cook | $29,700 |
| Food Server | $29,660 |
| Dishwasher | $28,970 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,550 |
| Cook | $25,500 |
| Host and Hostess | $25,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $25,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Lubbock?
The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $12.28 ($25,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Lubbock than the national average?
No: $25,550 against $35,880 nationally, 29% less.
How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $25,320, so Lubbock pays 1% more.
Where does Lubbock rank for cook pay?
205 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Lubbock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $32,970 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.