salary$29,790 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Wichita Falls, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$35,930per year
Jobs in the area520people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Wichita Falls?
Expensive. Rent of $1,250 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 Wichita Falls, TX?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Wichita Falls, TX area is $29,790 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $21,270 and $35,930.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Wichita Falls?
Typical rent of $1,250 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 Wichita Falls, TX metro area.