Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $32,450 -11% vs national
Median hourly $15.60
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $40,710
Employed locally 160
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $28,670
    50th (median)
    $32,450
    75th
    $34,670
    90th
    $40,710

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 49% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 51% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $31,830

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,350
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,920
    Food Preparation Workers$27,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,760
    Bartenders$27,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in San Angelo, TX is $15.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in San Angelo, TX is 11% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,260 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,670.