salary$30,180 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,080per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Abilene?
Expensive. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 49.5% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Abilene, TX area is $30,180 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $22,320 and $36,080.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 49.5% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.