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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Oklahoma

Cooks (Restaurant) in Oklahoma earn a median of $31,720 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$31,720
vs. U.S. median
−15% ($37,390)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
17,050

Pay range in Oklahoma

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,850; the top 10% earn over $44,170. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Oklahoma

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Oklahoma?

The median is $31,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,850 and the top 10% earn over $44,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Oklahoma a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $37,390). 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