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Food Prep Worker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$13.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,113/year ($2,009/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,430 Food Prep Worker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $28,540 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 $24,113 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $28,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,245 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,183 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$999 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,009 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Oklahoma is $28,540 per year ($13.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,870 and $33,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $28,540, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $24,113 per year ($2,009 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 7,430 Food Prep Worker 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.