How much does a cook make in Oklahoma?
$27,720a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oklahoma. That is $13.33 an hour or $2,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.33
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,340Median: $27,720Highest 10%: $36,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,340 | $10.74 | |
| 25th | $25,280 | $12.15 | |
| Median | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| 75th | $29,280 | $14.08 | |
| 90th | $36,900 | $17.74 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $28,100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $27,990 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $26,480 |
| Enid, OK | $25,730 |
| Lawton, OK | $25,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 38. Tennessee | $28,330 |
| 39. Texas | $28,280 |
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $13.33 ($27,720 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $27,720 against $30,890 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for cook pay?
Oklahoma ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays cooks the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $28,100 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.