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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$36,670

Mean: $37,120

~$28,603 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$17.63

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,160
State Income Tax-$0
Social Security-$2,274
Medicare-$532
Effective Tax Rate10.8%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,725

Annual Take-Home

$32,705

Monthly Budget in Austin

Housing / Rent$1,35050%
Food & Groceries$40015%
Transportation$35013%
Utilities$1807%
Healthcare$2509%
Remaining / Savings$1957%
Financial Stress Level
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To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$36,670(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$31,090

Median

$36,670

75th %

$42,260

Median is in the 50th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Austin, TX

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Austin, TX is $36,670. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $31,090 (25th percentile) to $42,260 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $17.63 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks, institution and cafeteria in Austin?

The median salary is $36,670 per year. The mean (average) salary is $37,120.

How much does a cooks, institution and cafeteria make per hour in Austin?

The estimated hourly rate is $17.63 per hour.

What is the salary range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Austin?

Salaries typically range from $31,090 (25th percentile) to $42,260 (75th percentile).