Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $27,490 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $17,810
90th percentile $36,040
Employed locally 560
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,810
    25th
    $23,340
    50th (median)
    $27,490
    75th
    $29,340
    90th
    $36,040

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,870
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,950
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,300
    Food Preparation Workers $21,460
    Bartenders $19,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southwest Oklahoma is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 25.4% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $17,810 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,340.