Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,030 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $21,590
90th percentile $37,080
Employed locally 950
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,590
    25th
    $25,530
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $34,580
    90th
    $37,080

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Food Preparation Workers $27,690
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Region of Texas is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 21.2% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,590 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,530.