Cooks, Short Order pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for cooks, short order is $12.36 an hour ($25,720 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). It is 2% higher than the Texas median ($25,320).
Pay range for cooks, short order in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.27 | $23,440 |
| 25% of workers | $11.33 | $23,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.36 | $25,720 |
| 75% of workers | $13.96 | $29,030 |
| 90% of workers | $17.46 | $36,320 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $33,260 | 0 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $31,520 | 520 |
| Midland | $28,390 | 90 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $25,720 | 1,500 |
| Lubbock | $25,550 | 160 |
| Amarillo | $25,500 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $25,320 | 1,770 |
| Odessa | $24,350 | 70 |
| Tyler | $22,900 | 170 |
| Longview | $22,880 | 180 |
| Abilene | $22,840 | 110 |
| Wichita Falls | $22,430 | 0 |
| San Angelo | $22,320 | 40 |
| El Paso | $21,610 | 0 |
| Laredo | $21,490 | 100 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,570 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,050 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,020 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,090 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,660 |
| Bakers | $34,290 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $45,400 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,120 |
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