Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,130 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $15,600
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 110
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,600
    25th
    $16,990
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $56,790
    90th
    $78,090

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,830
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,360
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,940
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,050
    Food Preparation Workers$19,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Oklahoma is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 40.8% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $15,600 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,990.