How much does a cook make in Texas?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Texas. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 4,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,600Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $41,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,600 | $12.31 | |
| 25th | $27,470 | $13.21 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 90th | $41,570 | $19.99 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Killeen, TX | $25,940 |
| College Station, TX | $25,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $24,650 |
| Laredo, TX | $24,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $30,780 |
| 32. Louisiana | $28,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $37,690 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for cook pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 33 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooks the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $40,040 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.