How much does a cook make in Oklahoma?
$35,130a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oklahoma. That is $16.89 an hour or $2,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.89
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,290Median: $35,130Highest 10%: $36,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,290 | $12.16 | |
| 25th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 75th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 90th | $36,270 | $17.44 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,010 |
| Tulsa, OK | $35,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 21. Maryland | $36,800 |
| 22. New York | $35,550 |
| 23. Maine | $35,360 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $35,130 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $16.89 ($35,130 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $35,130 against $35,880 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for cook pay?
Oklahoma ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays cooks the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $36,010 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.