Bartender Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median bartender in the Oklahoma City area earns $24,790 a year ($11.92 an hour), 28% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and about the same as the Oklahoma median ($24,790). Half of the 2,530 bartenders there earn between $17,790 and $38,090.
Median $24,790
10th: $17,26090th: $59,970
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,260 | $16,230 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $17,790 | $17,680 | $27,400 |
| Median | $24,790 | $24,790 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $38,090 | $36,020 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $59,970 | $48,050 | $73,770 |
| Average | $30,560 | $29,260 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 2,530 | 5,860 | 756,390 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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- Fast Food Worker: $24,960
- Waiter: $18,200
- Restaurant Cook: $36,130
- Food Service Supervisor: $35,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $30,160
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.