SOC 35-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chefs and Head Cooks — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Oklahoma City, OK is $63,160 per year, close to the national median of $62,470 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Oklahoma City, OK is $63,160 per year, close to the national median of $62,470 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,400 and $72,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,860 and the ninetieth at $79,700.
Employment stands at 590, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $54,930. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | −45.8% |
| 25th | $46,400 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $63,160 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $72,120 | +15.4% |
| 90th | $79,700 | +27.6% |
| Mean | $61,360 | −1.8% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $54,930 | 520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $63,160 goes as far as $71,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,160 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,860 to $79,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $54,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $63,160, or $30.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,470, so pay in Oklahoma City, OK is 1.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $79,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tulsa, at $54,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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