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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$29,220

Mean: $30,640

~$22,792 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$14.05

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-$1,812
Medicare-$424
Effective Tax Rate11.6%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,152

Annual Take-Home

$25,825

Monthly Budget in Longview

Housing / Rent$1,35063%
Food & Groceries$40019%
Transportation$35016%
Utilities$1808%
Healthcare$25012%
Monthly Shortfall-$378-18%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$29,220(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$27,140

Median

$29,220

75th %

$35,600

Median is in the 25th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Longview, TX

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Longview, TX is $29,220. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $27,140 (25th percentile) to $35,600 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $14.05 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 Longview?

The median salary is $29,220 per year. The mean (average) salary is $30,640.

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

The estimated hourly rate is $14.05 per hour.

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

Salaries typically range from $27,140 (25th percentile) to $35,600 (75th percentile).