SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Short Order — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 1 metro areas compared
At $36,010, median pay for Cooks, Short Order in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $35,880 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,010, median pay for Cooks, Short Order in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $35,880 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,920 and $36,010. The lowest tenth earn under $26,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,010.
Tulsa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 502nd of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,420 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $31,920 | −11.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,010 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $36,010 | +0.4% |
| 90th | $38,010 | +5.9% |
| Mean | $34,180 | −4.7% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $35,380 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,010 goes as far as $41,014 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,014US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,010 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,420 to $38,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $35,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Short Order in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $36,010, or $17.31 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 $35,880, so pay in Oklahoma City, OK is 0.4% 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 $38,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,420 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 $35,380 per year.
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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