How much does a cook make in Oklahoma City?
$36,010a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $17.31 an hour or $3,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.31
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 237
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,420Median: $36,010Highest 10%: $38,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| 25th | $31,920 | $15.35 | |
| Median | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 75th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 90th | $38,010 | $18.27 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Tulsa, OK | $35,380 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,160 |
| Cook | $36,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,140 |
| Cook | $30,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,160 |
| Food Server | $29,230 |
| Dishwasher | $28,310 |
| Cook | $27,990 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oklahoma City?
The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $17.31 ($36,010 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?
Yes: $36,010 against $35,880 nationally, 0% more.
How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $35,130, so Oklahoma City pays 3% more.
Where does Oklahoma City rank for cook pay?
72 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,010 or more.
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.