salary$35,050 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,370per year
Jobs in the area32,710people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford The Woodlands?
Expensive. Rent of $2,150 a month takes 73.6% 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 The Woodlands, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $35,050 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $24,600 and $38,370.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in The Woodlands?
Typical rent of $2,150 a month takes 73.6% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.