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Bartender Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$11.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $21,195/year ($1,766/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $24,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,860 Bartender jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Bartender salary of $24,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $21,195 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $24,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$869 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,896 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$830 |
| Take-home (annual) | $21,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,766 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Oklahoma?
- The median Bartender salary in Oklahoma is $24,790 per year ($11.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,680 and $36,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $24,790, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $21,195 per year ($1,766 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 5,860 Bartender jobs in Oklahoma in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oklahoma state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oklahoma.