salary$30,670 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,640per year
Jobs in the area2,130people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 59.3% 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.
Restaurant Cook pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Corpus Christi
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $30,670 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $21,540 and $36,640.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 59.3% 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 Corpus Christi, TX metro area.