Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $29,390 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.13
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $37,940
Employed locally 2,240
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $23,040
    50th (median)
    $29,390
    75th
    $35,550
    90th
    $37,940

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,880
    Food Preparation Workers$26,130
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,450
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in North Region of Texas is $14.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in North Region of Texas is 20.2% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,040.