Tulsa, OK
All-industry
Estimated employment150
Employment RSE18.00
Mean wage$25.35
Mean RSE3.90
10th percentile wage$15.10
25th percentile wage$19.22
50th percentile wage$23.73
75th percentile wage$29.22
90th percentile wage$36.90
Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$23.73 $9.59  $14.14
2019$22.88+3.7%$9.25 +3.7%$13.63
2018$21.94+4.3%$8.87 +4.3%$13.08
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$23.73 $18.37  $5.36
2019$22.88+3.7%$17.85 +2.9%$5.03
2018$21.94+4.3%$17.33 +3.0%$4.62
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Oklahoma City, OK $27.85 190
Tulsa, OK $23.73 150
Fort Smith, AR-OK $18.98 20
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Oklahoma City, OK $27.85 190
Tulsa, OK $23.73 150
Fort Smith, AR-OK $18.98 20
Wages in other areas
Note: 202002 Microdata
Publication Date: April 2021