The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Abilene, TX is $31,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,250.
Pay spans roughly $21,790 at the 10th percentile to $38,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.92 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Abilene, TX.
| Median (annual) | $31,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.92 |
| 10th percentile | $21,790 |
| 90th percentile | $38,120 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.