Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $17,300 -48.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.32
10th percentile $15,370
90th percentile $39,400
Employed locally 2,810
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,370
    25th
    $16,220
    50th (median)
    $17,300
    75th
    $25,110
    90th
    $39,400

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,730
    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
    Food Preparation Workers $25,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southeast Oklahoma is $8.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 48.8% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,370 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,220.