Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Texas
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Texas earn a median of $35,360 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,740
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,770; the top 10% earn over $44,840. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Texas
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Texas?
The median is $35,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,770 and the top 10% earn over $44,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.