Open listings by city first, then pay and what the profession is.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
6 open private-sector listings for cooks, restaurant in Texas from 3 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 3 | 2 | see jobs → |
| Starbase | 2 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Bastrop | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Measure ⇅ | Texas ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 126,620 | 1,409,890 |
| Median pay | $34,760 | $37,390 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $23,330 | $28,700 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $42,810 | $47,900 |
| Location quotient | 0.99 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Cooks, restaurant (SOC 35-2014): national median pay $37,390 a year, 1,409,890 jobs in the US, +12.1% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: No formal educational credential (BLS).
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6 open private-sector listings from 3 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $34,760 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $23,330 and top (90th) $42,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).