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Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$28,670

Mean: $28,230

~$22,363 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$13.79

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-$1,778
Medicare-$416
Effective Tax Rate11.7%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,110

Annual Take-Home

$25,317

Monthly Budget in Brownsville

Housing / Rent$1,35064%
Food & Groceries$40019%
Transportation$35017%
Utilities$1809%
Healthcare$25012%
Monthly Shortfall-$420-20%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$28,670(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$23,340

Median

$28,670

75th %

$32,310

Median is in the 59th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Restaurant salaries in Brownsville, TX

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, restaurant in Brownsville, TX is $28,670. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $23,340 (25th percentile) to $32,310 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $13.79 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks, restaurant in Brownsville?

The median salary is $28,670 per year. The mean (average) salary is $28,230.

How much does a cooks, restaurant make per hour in Brownsville?

The estimated hourly rate is $13.79 per hour.

What is the salary range for cooks, restaurant in Brownsville?

Salaries typically range from $23,340 (25th percentile) to $32,310 (75th percentile).