Cooks, All Other Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $39,010 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $27,270
90th percentile $46,300
Employed locally 100
National median $36,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,270
    25th
    $30,490
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $44,180
    90th
    $46,300

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, All Other salary vs area income 42% Median Cooks, All Other salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $67,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,870
    Washington $54,460
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $53,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,690

    Nearby metros — Cooks, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,200
    Waco, TX $29,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,820
    Laredo, TX $25,720

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,290
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,260
    Food Preparation Workers$29,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, All Other make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, All Other in Midland, TX is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Cooks, All Other salaries?

    The median Cooks, All Other salary in Midland, TX is 7.7% above the national median of $36,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, All Other in Midland?

    Entry-level Cooks, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,270 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,490.