Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Lubbock, TX
The median cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lubbock, TX earns $29,700 a year, 21% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,170 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $22,410
- 25th percentile
- $27,660
- Median percentile
- $29,700
- 75th percentile
- $35,360
- 90th percentile
- $37,620
Based on 440 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$26,044 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $29,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,272 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,170 |
| Every two weeks | $1,002 |
Does it go far here?
$32,524Median pay in Lubbock, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.3 vs 100).
53%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,159 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Lubbock, TX
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $135,090 |
| Sales Managers | $119,280 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,950 |
| Construction Managers | $86,230 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $85,370 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $84,310 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,480 |
| General and Operations Managers | $80,870 |
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