How much does a food preparation worker make in Oklahoma City?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 273 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,200Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $36,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,200 | $10.67 | |
| 25th | $26,770 | $12.87 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $35,120 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $36,190 | $17.40 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Tulsa, OK | $30,370 |
| Lawton, OK | $27,130 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $26,900 |
| Enid, OK | $24,810 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,160 |
| Cook | $36,130 |
| Cook | $36,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,140 |
| Cook | $30,540 |
| Food Server | $29,230 |
| Dishwasher | $28,310 |
| Cook | $27,990 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Oklahoma City?
The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $35,320 nationally, 15% less.
How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $28,540, so Oklahoma City pays 6% more.
Where does Oklahoma City rank for food preparation worker pay?
273 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,190 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.