Food Preparation Workers Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $25,930 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.47
10th percentile $18,500
90th percentile $33,080
Employed locally 780
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,500
    25th
    $19,170
    50th (median)
    $25,930
    75th
    $28,390
    90th
    $33,080

    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 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, Restaurant $28,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Southeast Oklahoma is $12.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 24.2% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,500 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,170.