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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.9% vs 2024
$59,350
Mean Salary
$56,080
Median Salary
$26.96
Hourly Rate
13,270 people work as Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas
Chefs and Head Cooks salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas earn a median salary of $56,080 per year ($4,673/month).
This is 9.5% below the national average of $61,962.
Texas ranks #41 out of 51 states for Chefs and Head Cooks pay.
Approximately 13,270 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 9.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Chefs and Head Cooks
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Top Skills
Coordination
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Time Management
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Food Production
4.69
Customer and Personal Service
4.14
Production and Processing
4.04
Administration and Management
4.03
Personnel and Human Resources
3.96
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(51.7% of workers)
Salaries for Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas range from $31,380 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,030 and $71,870.
Median $56,080
P10: $31,380P25: $42,030P75: $71,870P90: $92,290
10th
$31,380
25th
$42,030
Median
$56,080
75th
$71,870
90th
$92,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,380
$15.09
$2,615
25th Percentile
$42,030
$20.21
$3,502
Median (50th)
$56,080
$26.96
$4,673
75th Percentile
$71,870
$34.55
$5,989
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,290
$44.37
$7,690
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas is $56,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,350.
What is the salary range for a Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas?
Salaries for Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas range from $31,380 at the 10th percentile to $92,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,030 and $71,870.
What is the starting salary for a Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas?
Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks positions in Texas typically start around $31,380 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 13,270 people are employed as Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas is approximately $26.96 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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