salary$28,990 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$34,920per year
Jobs in the area3,550people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford El Paso?
Expensive. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 51.6% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the El Paso, TX area is $28,990 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $21,780 and $34,920.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 51.6% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.