salary$34,900 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,320per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Odessa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 49.7% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Odessa, TX area is $34,900 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $22,770 and $38,320.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 49.7% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.