How much does a food preparation worker make in Oklahoma?
$28,540a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Oklahoma. That is $13.72 an hour or $2,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.72
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $28,540Highest 10%: $35,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $22,870 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $28,540 | $13.72 | |
| 75th | $33,960 | $16.33 | |
| 90th | $35,980 | $17.30 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $30,370 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $30,160 |
| Lawton, OK | $27,130 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $26,900 |
| Enid, OK | $24,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 42. North Carolina | $30,260 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,700 |
| 44. Tennessee | $28,700 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $28,540 |
| 46. West Virginia | $28,360 |
| 47. Alabama | $27,930 |
| 48. Arkansas | $27,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $13.72 ($28,540 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $28,540 against $35,320 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for food preparation worker pay?
Oklahoma ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays food preparation workers the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $30,370 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.