Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,530 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $42,820
Employed locally 320
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $23,050
    50th (median)
    $28,530
    75th
    $31,670
    90th
    $42,820

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 31% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 69% 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
    Longview, TX $27,940
    Odessa, TX $27,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,380
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,030

    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, Fast Food make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Midland, TX is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Midland, TX is 5.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,050.