SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $23,430 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 24.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $23,430 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 24.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $21,920 and $27,520. The lowest tenth earn under $20,510, while the highest tenth earn more than $30,300.
The area has 52,520 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oklahoma ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $26,460. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 706th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,510 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $21,920 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $23,430 | −24.9% |
| 75th | $27,520 | −11.8% |
| 90th | $30,300 | −2.9% |
| Mean | $25,050 | −19.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $26,460 | 12,760 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $24,960 | 22,970 | |
| 3 | Enid | $23,020 | 650 | |
| 4 | Lawton | $22,430 | 1,310 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $23,430 goes as far as $26,686 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,686US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,430 a year, 24.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,510 to $30,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 52,520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $26,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $23,430, or $11.27 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 $31,200, so pay in Oklahoma is 24.9% lower. 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 earns more than $30,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,510 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 $26,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 52,520 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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