Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $29,600 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $22,670
90th percentile $41,660
Employed locally 360
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,670
    25th
    $26,420
    50th (median)
    $29,600
    75th
    $34,510
    90th
    $41,660

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 45% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 55% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,620
    Midland, TX $36,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,630
    Sherman-Denison, TX $34,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,590
    San Angelo, TX $32,450

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,740
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,020
    Food Preparation Workers $27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,110
    Bartenders $27,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Corpus Christi, TX is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.07 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 18.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,670 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,420.