salary$36,130 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Oklahoma City, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,420per year
Jobs in the area7,130people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Oklahoma City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,327 a month takes 44.1% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Oklahoma City, OK area is $36,130 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $24,180 and $50,420.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Oklahoma City?
Typical rent of $1,327 a month takes 44.1% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Oklahoma City, OK metro area.