Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $57,390 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.59
10th percentile $16,970
90th percentile $80,220
Employed locally 490
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,970
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $57,390
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $80,220

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 81% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 19% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,650
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $60,320
    Oklahoma $53,310
    Tulsa, OK $52,660
    Roanoke, VA $52,340
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,320

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,990
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,080
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Oklahoma City, OK is $27.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 5.9% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $16,970 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.