salary$33,410 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,860per year
Jobs in the area4,420people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Tulsa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 43.2% 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 Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Tulsa, OK area is $33,410 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,520 and $43,860.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 43.2% 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 Tulsa, OK metro area.