How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Texas?
$30,210a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Texas. That is $14.52 an hour or $2,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.52
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 4,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $30,210Highest 10%: $44,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $26,050 | $12.52 | |
| Median | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| 75th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 90th | $44,730 | $21.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $37,980 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,320 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,580 |
| College Station, TX | $29,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 31. Oklahoma | $31,200 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 33. Mississippi | $30,600 |
| 34. Texas | $30,210 |
| 35. North Carolina | $30,160 |
| 36. Montana | $29,720 |
| 37. Missouri | $28,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.52 ($30,210 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $30,210 against $35,840 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $37,980 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.