Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $46,320 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $15,600
90th percentile $74,720
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,600
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $59,220
    90th
    $74,720

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Oklahoma is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 24.1% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $15,600 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.