SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Enid
Enid, OK · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Enid, OK is $16,650 a year, 52.7% under the national median of $35,230 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Enid, OK is $16,650 a year, 52.7% under the national median of $35,230 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $15,620 and $26,760. The lowest tenth earn under $15,080, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,020.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 16.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $18,350. Of the 132 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 132nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | −57.2% |
| 25th | $15,620 | −55.7% |
| Median (50th) | $16,650 | −52.7% |
| 75th | $26,760 | −24.0% |
| 90th | $45,020 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $23,550 | −33.2% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $18,350 | 7,460 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $18,200 | 11,560 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $17,150 | 700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Enid run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $16,650 goes as far as $18,964 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 46.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$16,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$18,964US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $16,650 a year, 52.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,080 to $45,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $18,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Enid, OK?
The median annual wage is $16,650, or $8.01 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 $35,230, so pay in Enid, OK is 52.7% 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 Enid, OK earns more than $45,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,080 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 $18,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Enid, 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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