salary$30,560 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,790per year
Jobs in the area1,300people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Amarillo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 47.9% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Amarillo, TX area is $30,560 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $21,630 and $36,790.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 47.9% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.