salary$30,300 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,140per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Tyler?
Expensive. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 55.0% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Tyler, TX area is $30,300 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $21,160 and $36,140.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 55.0% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.