salary$32,630 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,680per year
Jobs in the area1,410people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford College Station?
Expensive. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 49.4% 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 College Station, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $32,630 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $22,730 and $36,680.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 49.4% 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 College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.