Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $35,960 -41% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $19,140
90th percentile $68,350
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,140
    25th
    $28,170
    50th (median)
    $35,960
    75th
    $48,780
    90th
    $68,350

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 57% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 43% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,600
    Food Preparation Workers $26,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Wichita Falls, TX is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 41% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $19,140 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,170.