Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $39,360 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $28,320
90th percentile $74,760
Employed locally 80
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,320
    25th
    $33,180
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $64,000
    90th
    $74,760

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 72% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 28% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,790
    Midland, TX $54,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,160
    Amarillo, TX $49,990
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,990

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,390
    Food Preparation Workers $23,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Texarkana?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Texarkana, TX-AR is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 35.5% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $28,320 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,180.