The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Oklahoma is $28,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,190.
Pay spans roughly $21,430 at the 10th percentile to $36,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.80 per hour. An estimated 11,660 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Oklahoma.
| Median (annual) | $28,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.80 |
| 10th percentile | $21,430 |
| 90th percentile | $36,760 |
| Employment | 11,660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.