Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,690 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.27
10th percentile $22,500
90th percentile $36,830
Employed locally 130
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,500
    25th
    $24,290
    50th (median)
    $29,690
    75th
    $33,510
    90th
    $36,830

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,600
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,340
    Food Preparation Workers$24,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,280
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,480
    Bartenders$22,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Border Region of Texas is $14.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.17 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Border Region of Texas is 18.5% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,500 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,290.