DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$16,744
vs National
-0.1%
National: $16,765BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,063
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$16,744
-0.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$16,765
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Fast Food in Houston, TX earns $16,744 in nominal terms, which is 0.1% below the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,063 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MUY PIZZA HOUSTON, LLC | $16,744 | 331 |
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How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in Houston, TX?
The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Houston, TX is $16,744 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?
A Cooks, Fast Food in Houston, TX earns 0.1% less than the national median of $16,765, or $18,063 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.