How much does a cook make in Texas?
$25,320a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Texas. That is $12.17 an hour or $2,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.17
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,850Median: $25,320Highest 10%: $36,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,850 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $23,140 | $11.13 | |
| Median | $25,320 | $12.17 | |
| 75th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| 90th | $36,320 | $17.46 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| San Angelo, TX | $22,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $21,610 |
| Laredo, TX | $21,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 43. Kansas | $27,400 |
| 44. Georgia | $26,870 |
| 45. Louisiana | $26,260 |
| 46. Texas | $25,320 |
| 47. Alabama | $22,330 |
| 48. Indiana | $21,940 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $19,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $12.17 ($25,320 a year).
Do cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $25,320 against $35,880 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Texas rank for cook pay?
Texas ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooks the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $33,260 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.