Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $36,100 -1% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $27,260
90th percentile $48,100
Employed locally 120
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,260
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $36,100
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $48,100

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,630
    Sherman-Denison, TX $34,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,590
    San Angelo, TX $32,450
    College Station-Bryan, TX $31,830

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,290
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,260
    Food Preparation Workers $29,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Midland, TX is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Midland, TX is 1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,260 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.