Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $21,210 -38% vs national
Median hourly $10.20
10th percentile $17,680
90th percentile $32,860
Employed locally 340
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,680
    25th
    $19,170
    50th (median)
    $21,210
    75th
    $28,030
    90th
    $32,860

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northwest Oklahoma is $10.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.71 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 38% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,680 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,170.