The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lubbock, TX is $30,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,320.
Pay spans roughly $22,880 at the 10th percentile to $38,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.64 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lubbock, TX.
| Median (annual) | $30,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.64 |
| 10th percentile | $22,880 |
| 90th percentile | $38,260 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.