salary$18,350 a year$9 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,100per year
Jobs in the area7,460people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Tulsa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 78.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Tulsa, OK area is $18,350 a year ($9 an hour). Most earn between $16,200 and $48,100.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 78.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.