How much does a cook make in Texas?
$28,280a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Texas. That is $13.60 an hour or $2,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.60
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $28,280Highest 10%: $39,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $23,090 | $11.10 | |
| Median | $28,280 | $13.60 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $39,140 | $18.82 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $38,560 |
| Midland, TX | $31,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,110 |
| Dallas, TX | $30,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,230 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,020 |
| Longview, TX | $28,990 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,520 |
| Waco, TX | $27,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,740 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,660 |
| Beaumont, TX | $26,610 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,100 |
| Abilene, TX | $25,780 |
| Lubbock, TX | $25,500 |
| Brownsville, TX | $25,050 |
| San Angelo, TX | $24,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $24,390 |
| Houston, TX | $23,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 36. Kansas | $28,640 |
| 37. Iowa | $28,510 |
| 38. Tennessee | $28,330 |
| 39. Texas | $28,280 |
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $13.60 ($28,280 a year).
Do cooks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $28,280 against $30,890 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for cook pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooks the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $38,560 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.