Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $29,150 -20% vs national
Median hourly $14.01
10th percentile $22,560
90th percentile $39,890
Employed locally 410
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,560
    25th
    $25,180
    50th (median)
    $29,150
    75th
    $34,820
    90th
    $39,890

    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 Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Food Preparation Workers $27,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eastern Region of Texas is $14.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 20% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,560 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,180.