Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $34,540 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $26,670
90th percentile $39,650
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,670
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $34,540
    75th
    $37,130
    90th
    $39,650

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,590
    San Angelo, TX $32,450
    College Station-Bryan, TX $31,830

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,190
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,070
    Food Preparation Workers$28,190
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,230
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sherman, TX is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Sherman, TX is 5.2% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,670 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.