Bartenders pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for bartenders is $11.92 an hour ($24,790 a year). About 5,860 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Oklahoma ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.80 | $16,230 |
| 25% of workers | $8.50 | $17,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.92 | $24,790 |
| 75% of workers | $17.32 | $36,020 |
| 90% of workers | $23.10 | $48,050 |
Bartenders pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Enid | $27,700 | 80 |
| Tulsa | $27,450 | 1,710 |
| Oklahoma City | $24,790 | 2,530 |
| Lawton | $21,230 | 140 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,430 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $35,420 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,720 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,540 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 |
| Food Service Managers | $63,840 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,490 |
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