Cooks, All Other in Texas
SOC 35-2019 · Food Preparation and Serving Related
4,650Jobs in Texas
$33,130Mean annual wage
30th of 33Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,600 | $12.31 |
| 25th percentile | $27,470 | $13.21 |
| Median (50th) | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| 75th percentile | $36,350 | $17.48 |
| 90th percentile | $41,570 | $19.99 |
| Mean | $33,130 | $15.93 |
Across 33 states with a published mean, the highest are Massachusetts ($66,760), Washington ($52,420), Nevada ($50,160); the lowest are Iowa ($30,270), Louisiana ($31,640), North Carolina ($32,660). 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 | 4,650 | $33,130 | $32,150 |
| Arkansas | 90 | $38,260 | $30,780 |
| Louisiana | 430 | $31,640 | $28,930 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — |