DOL Median (Texas)
$45,391
vs National
-8%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,965
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,391
-8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas earns $45,391 in nominal terms, which is 8% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,965 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN STREET BREAD COMMISSARY, LLC | $70,000 | 1 |
| Plano Texas King LLC | $61,600 | 1 |
| JEEDO INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| AV Cheng LP | $55,494 | 1 |
| HD GOLDEN MICHAEL B CORPARATION | $55,349 | 1 |
| Munsch Monopoly, LLC dba Noot's Thai Kitchen | $54,000 | 1 |
| TEXAS MONEY MAKER, INC. | $53,518 | 2 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| CW OPERATING COMPANY, INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| S&T Union Inc. | $51,500 | 8 |
| Asian Mint I LP | $51,000 | 1 |
| POSK, LLC | $51,000 | 2 |
| Crescent Eateries, LLC | $51,000 | 1 |
| KARNAFULI INVESTMENT INC | $50,898 | 2 |
| GAO ZHENG COMPANY, DBA LITTLE HUNAN | $50,898 | 1 |
| Flo Paris | $50,659 | 7 |
| HIGHMARK FOOD SERVICE LLC | $50,336 | 1 |
| OMNIS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC | $49,296 | 1 |
| Le Mistral LLC | $49,250 | 3 |
| JONGWON CORPORATION | $49,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Texas?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Texas is $45,391 based on 80 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Texas earns 8% less than the national median of $49,358, or $48,965 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.