The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Amarillo, TX is $31,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,830.
Pay spans roughly $23,920 at the 10th percentile to $38,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.11 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Amarillo, TX.
| Median (annual) | $31,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.11 |
| 10th percentile | $23,920 |
| 90th percentile | $38,830 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.