Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $26,390 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.69
10th percentile $20,170
90th percentile $42,360
Employed locally 750
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,170
    25th
    $26,390
    50th (median)
    $26,390
    75th
    $33,820
    90th
    $42,360

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 39% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 61% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,090
    Food Preparation Workers $27,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,920
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Killeen, TX is $12.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Killeen, TX is 27.6% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $20,170 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,390.