Cooks, Short Order Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $21,610 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.39
10th percentile $20,030
90th percentile $31,600
National median $35,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,030
    25th
    $21,610
    50th (median)
    $21,610
    75th
    $28,510
    90th
    $31,600

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Short Order salary vs area income 37% Median Cooks, Short Order salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Short Order

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,970
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,700
    Barnstable Town, MA $46,830
    Arizona $46,240
    Washington $46,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,010

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Short Order salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $32,380
    Killeen-Temple, TX $32,130
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,970
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,500
    Wichita Falls, TX $29,270

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,570
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,070
    Food Preparation Workers$23,980
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,480
    Bartenders$25,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Short Order make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order in El Paso, TX is $10.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.19 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Cooks, Short Order salaries?

    The median Cooks, Short Order salary in El Paso, TX is 39.3% below the national median of $35,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Short Order in El Paso?

    Entry-level Cooks, Short Order (10th percentile) earn around $20,030 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,610.