Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Texas
SOC 35-2012 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
24,740Jobs in Texas
$34,870Mean annual wage
42nd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,770 | $11.91 |
| 25th percentile | $29,170 | $14.02 |
| Median (50th) | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| 75th percentile | $38,910 | $18.71 |
| 90th percentile | $44,840 | $21.56 |
| Mean | $34,870 | $16.76 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($52,100), Washington ($51,290), Alaska ($49,410); the lowest are Louisiana ($27,300), Mississippi ($27,850), Alabama ($27,870). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24,740 | $34,870 | $35,360 |
| Arkansas | 6,530 | $32,720 | $30,240 |
| Louisiana | 5,740 | $27,300 | $25,490 |
| New Mexico | 3,160 | $37,130 | $36,470 |
| Oklahoma | 10,790 | $30,210 | $29,270 |