How much does a waiter and waitress make in Oklahoma City?
$18,200a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $8.75 an hour or $1,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.75
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 372 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 11,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,230Median: $18,200Highest 10%: $59,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,230 | $7.32 | |
| 25th | $16,880 | $8.12 | |
| Median | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| 75th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 90th | $59,150 | $28.44 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,680 |
| Tulsa, OK | $18,350 |
| Lawton, OK | $17,150 |
| Enid, OK | $16,650 |
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 Preparation Worker | $30,160 |
| Food Server | $29,230 |
| Dishwasher | $28,310 |
| Cook | $27,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Oklahoma City?
The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $8.75 ($18,200 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?
No: $18,200 against $35,230 nationally, 48% less.
How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $17,910, so Oklahoma City pays 2% more.
Where does Oklahoma City rank for waiter and waitress pay?
372 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,150 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.