The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Tyler, TX is $29,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,370.
Pay spans roughly $25,170 at the 10th percentile to $38,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.10 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Tyler, TX.
| Median (annual) | $29,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.10 |
| 10th percentile | $25,170 |
| 90th percentile | $38,430 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.