How much does a waiter and waitress make in Tulsa?
$18,350a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $8.82 an hour or $1,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.82
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 369 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,200Median: $18,350Highest 10%: $48,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,200 | $7.79 | |
| 25th | $16,740 | $8.05 | |
| Median | $18,350 | $8.82 | |
| 75th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 90th | $48,100 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,680 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $18,200 |
| Lawton, OK | $17,150 |
| Enid, OK | $16,650 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $54,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,900 |
| Cook | $35,380 |
| Cook | $33,410 |
| Cook | $30,750 |
| Food Server | $30,430 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,370 |
| Dishwasher | $28,600 |
| Cook | $28,100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $8.82 ($18,350 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $18,350 against $35,230 nationally, 48% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $17,910, so Tulsa pays 2% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for waiter and waitress pay?
369 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,100 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.