Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eagle Pass, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eagle Pass, TX

Median annual salary $27,630 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.28
10th percentile $21,090
90th percentile $30,150
Employed locally 70
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,090
    25th
    $23,810
    50th (median)
    $27,630
    75th
    $28,750
    90th
    $30,150

    Eagle Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,270 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 54% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 46% 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 Eagle Pass, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,300
    Food Preparation Workers $22,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,270
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,720
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,700
    Bartenders $22,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Eagle Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eagle Pass, TX is $13.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.20 or more per hour.

    Is Eagle Pass above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eagle Pass, TX is 24.2% 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 Eagle Pass?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $21,090 per year in Eagle Pass, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,810.