How much does a cook make in Oklahoma?
$31,720a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oklahoma. That is $15.25 an hour or $2,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,850Median: $31,720Highest 10%: $44,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,850 | $10.99 | |
| 25th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| Median | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| 75th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 90th | $44,170 | $21.24 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,130 |
| Tulsa, OK | $33,410 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,370 |
| Enid, OK | $29,340 |
| Lawton, OK | $28,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
| 46. Alabama | $32,180 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,720 |
| 48. Arkansas | $30,180 |
| 49. West Virginia | $29,590 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $15.25 ($31,720 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $31,720 against $37,390 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for cook pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays cooks the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $36,130 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.