Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $17,450 -48.3% vs national
Median hourly $8.39
10th percentile $15,550
90th percentile $34,260
Employed locally 800
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,550
    25th
    $16,290
    50th (median)
    $17,450
    75th
    $25,360
    90th
    $34,260

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,950
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$26,300
    Food Preparation Workers$21,460
    Bartenders$19,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Oklahoma is $8.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 48.3% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,550 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,290.