Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $29,980 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $23,350
90th percentile $36,420
Employed locally 2,470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,350
    25th
    $26,760
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $32,550
    90th
    $36,420

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $43,850
    Lawton, OK $37,540
    Kokomo, IN $35,800
    Roanoke, VA $33,920
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $29,960
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $29,800

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,360
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,500
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,330
    Food Preparation Workers $21,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Tulsa, OK is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Tulsa, OK is 17.8% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $23,350 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,760.