Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $17,030 -49.6% vs national
Median hourly $8.19
10th percentile $15,670
90th percentile $34,290
Employed locally 1,520
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,670
    25th
    $16,300
    50th (median)
    $17,030
    75th
    $25,600
    90th
    $34,290

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,790
    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
    Food Preparation Workers $21,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwest Oklahoma is $8.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 49.6% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,670 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,300.