Food Preparation Workers Salary in Oklahoma
Ranked #47 of 51 · OK
18.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,710 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,540
Employment 7,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,800P25 $22,870 Median $28,540P75 $33,960P90 $35,980
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Oklahoma earn between $20,800 and $35,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Oklahoma is $28,710, about 18.6% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $30,370 | $30,430 | 1,750 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $30,160 | $30,620 | 3,240 |
| Lawton, OK | $27,130 | $28,020 | 150 |
| Enid, OK | $24,810 | $24,800 | 60 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $23,090 | $24,970 | 600 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $22,270 | $24,480 | 420 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $22,110 | $24,630 | 900 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $22,110 | $24,520 | 230 |