Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $29,000 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.94
10th percentile $21,150
90th percentile $37,810
Employed locally 1,320
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,150
    25th
    $23,400
    50th (median)
    $29,000
    75th
    $33,550
    90th
    $37,810

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,780
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,770
    Food Preparation Workers$26,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,790
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,160
    Cooks, Fast Food$26,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwestern Region of Texas is $13.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 21.3% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,150 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,400.