How much does a cook make in Oklahoma?
$29,270a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oklahoma. That is $14.07 an hour or $2,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.07
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,620Median: $29,270Highest 10%: $38,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,620 | $10.39 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| 75th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 90th | $38,670 | $18.59 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $37,450 |
| Tulsa, OK | $30,750 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $30,540 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,380 |
| Enid, OK | $27,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 45. Kentucky | $31,550 |
| 46. Arkansas | $30,240 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,740 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $29,270 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,390 |
| 50. Alabama | $27,120 |
| 51. Louisiana | $25,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $14.07 ($29,270 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $29,270 against $37,450 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for cook pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays cooks the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $37,450 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.