Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,940 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.43
10th percentile $20,070
90th percentile $28,870
Employed locally 400
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,070
    25th
    $20,390
    50th (median)
    $27,940
    75th
    $28,030
    90th
    $28,870

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 43% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,850
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,050
    Midland, TX $28,530
    Odessa, TX $27,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,380
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,030

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,290
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,330
    Food Preparation Workers$24,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,390
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,830
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Longview, TX is $13.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.17 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Longview, TX is 7.4% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Longview?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $20,070 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,390.