Food Preparation Workers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $21,460 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.32
10th percentile $17,840
90th percentile $28,800
Employed locally 180
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,840
    25th
    $19,090
    50th (median)
    $21,460
    75th
    $27,230
    90th
    $28,800

    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 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, Restaurant $27,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,300
    Bartenders $19,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Southwest Oklahoma is $10.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 37.3% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,840 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,090.