Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $28,750 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.82
10th percentile $22,460
90th percentile $40,310
Employed locally 2,030
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,460
    25th
    $26,410
    50th (median)
    $28,750
    75th
    $35,780
    90th
    $40,310

    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 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, Fast Food$25,820
    Food Preparation Workers$25,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southeast Oklahoma is $13.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 21.9% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,460 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,410.