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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Oklahoma

Food Preparation Workers in Oklahoma earn a median of $28,540 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$28,540
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($35,320)
Rank among states
45 of 51
Jobs in the state
7,430

Pay range in Oklahoma

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800; the top 10% earn over $35,980. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Oklahoma

How much do food preparation workers make in Oklahoma?

The median is $28,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800 and the top 10% earn over $35,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Oklahoma a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $35,320). 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