How much does a food server make in Oklahoma?
$28,490a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Oklahoma. That is $13.70 an hour or $2,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.70
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,030Median: $28,490Highest 10%: $37,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,030 | $11.07 | |
| 25th | $26,950 | $12.96 | |
| Median | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| 75th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 90th | $37,850 | $18.20 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $39,720 |
| Tulsa, OK | $30,430 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $29,230 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 45. Texas | $29,300 |
| 46. Kansas | $29,040 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,000 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $27,600 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,250 |
| 51. Louisiana | $27,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $13.70 ($28,490 a year).
Do food servers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $28,490 against $35,360 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for food server pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays food servers the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $39,720 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.