Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $30,220 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $22,280
90th percentile $43,490
Employed locally 230
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,280
    25th
    $27,110
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $40,680
    90th
    $43,490

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 48% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 52% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,960
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,600
    Food Preparation Workers$26,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Wichita Falls, TX is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 17.1% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,280 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,110.