salary$34,860 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,160per year
Jobs in the area10,860people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford San Antonio?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 50.4% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $34,860 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $22,690 and $38,160.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 50.4% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.