Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $27,280 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.12
10th percentile $23,900
90th percentile $32,350
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,900
    25th
    $26,830
    50th (median)
    $27,280
    75th
    $30,970
    90th
    $32,350

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,390
    Food Preparation Workers $23,570
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Texarkana, TX-AR is $13.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 25.2% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $23,900 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,830.