How much does a cook make in Laredo?
$24,440a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Laredo, TX metro area. That is $11.75 an hour or $2,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.75
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,290Median: $24,440Highest 10%: $29,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,290 | $9.27 | |
| 25th | $19,830 | $9.53 | |
| Median | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 75th | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| 90th | $29,820 | $14.34 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Midland, TX | $40,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,500 |
| Austin, TX | $35,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,000 |
| Houston, TX | $27,900 |
| Waco, TX | $27,710 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,460 |
| College Station, TX | $25,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $24,650 |
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 |
| Dishwasher | $23,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,030 |
| Host and Hostess | $22,530 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,020 |
| Cook | $21,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Laredo?
The median hourly pay in the Laredo, TX metro area is $11.75 ($24,440 a year).
Do cooks make more in Laredo than the national average?
No: $24,440 against $37,690 nationally, 35% less.
How does Laredo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,150, so Laredo pays 24% less.
Where does Laredo rank for cook pay?
62 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Laredo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,820 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.