Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,490 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $76,680
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $44,490
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $76,680

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,600
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,340
    Food Preparation Workers$24,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,280
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,480
    Bartenders$22,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Border Region of Texas is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Border Region of Texas is 27.1% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.