Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Oklahoma
Chefs and Head Cooks in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,540 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920; the top 10% earn over $77,450. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Oklahoma
Similar jobs in Oklahoma
- Food Service Managers$63,840 median in Oklahoma
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,420 median in Oklahoma
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$40,460 median in Oklahoma
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,270 median in Oklahoma
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,070 median in Oklahoma
- Cooks, Restaurant$31,720 median in Oklahoma
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Oklahoma
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Oklahoma?
The median is $58,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920 and the top 10% earn over $77,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.