DOL Median (Texas)
$23,254
vs National
-21%
National: $29,453BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,085
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$23,254
-21% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,453
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Texas earns $23,254 in nominal terms, which is 21% below the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,085 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chong Hye Kim | $23,254 | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Texas?
The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Texas is $23,254 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Texas earns 21% less than the national median of $29,453, or $25,085 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.