Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $18,650 -44.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.97
10th percentile $15,570
90th percentile $43,640
Employed locally 720
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,570
    25th
    $16,420
    50th (median)
    $18,650
    75th
    $28,120
    90th
    $43,640

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 32% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 68% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    Roanoke, VA $34,940
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $25,960
    Kokomo, IN $24,540
    Tulsa, OK $20,330
    Oklahoma City, OK $20,150

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,890
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,670
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,360
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,110
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Lawton?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lawton, OK is $8.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.45 or more per hour.

    Is Lawton above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lawton, OK is 44.8% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Lawton?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,570 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,420.