Food Preparation Worker Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median food preparation worker in the Oklahoma City area earns $30,160 a year ($14.50 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 6% above the Oklahoma median ($28,540). Half of the 3,240 food preparation workers there earn between $26,770 and $35,120.
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,200 | $20,800 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $26,770 | $22,870 | $29,950 |
| Median | $30,160 | $28,540 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $35,120 | $33,960 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $36,190 | $35,980 | $45,340 |
| Average | $30,620 | $28,710 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 3,240 | 7,430 | 893,600 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
- Restaurant Cook: $36,130
- Fast Food Worker: $24,960
- Waiter: $18,200
- Food Service Supervisor: $35,580
- Bartender: $24,790
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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.