How much does a waiter and waitress make in Oklahoma?
$17,910a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Oklahoma. That is $8.61 an hour or $1,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.61
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,230Median: $17,910Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,230 | $7.32 | |
| 25th | $16,550 | $7.96 | |
| Median | $17,910 | $8.61 | |
| 75th | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,680 |
| Tulsa, OK | $18,350 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $18,200 |
| Lawton, OK | $17,150 |
| Enid, OK | $16,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $17,910 |
| 51. Louisiana | $15,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $8.61 ($17,910 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $17,910 against $35,230 nationally, 49% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Oklahoma ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $23,680 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.