Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $60,320 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $64,360
Employed locally 140
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $64,360

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,730
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,950
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,960
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,750
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southeast Oklahoma is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 1.1% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.