Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $28,470 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $22,010
90th percentile $37,530
Employed locally 1,370
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,010
    25th
    $26,310
    50th (median)
    $28,470
    75th
    $34,990
    90th
    $37,530

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,940
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,050
    Food Preparation Workers $19,170
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Oklahoma is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 22.7% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,010 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,310.