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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Oklahoma

Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Oklahoma earn a median of $29,270 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$29,270
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($37,450)
Rank among states
48 of 51
Jobs in the state
10,790

Pay range in Oklahoma

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620; the top 10% earn over $38,670. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.

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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Oklahoma

How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Oklahoma?

The median is $29,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,620 and the top 10% earn over $38,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Oklahoma a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?

On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses