Average and median wage in Oklahoma
Half of the 1,707,680 workers in Oklahoma earn less than $45,600 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $56,950, or $27.38 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $25,850 or less and the top 10% $100,690 or more. The average is 18% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 11% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $26K10th
- $33K25th
- $46KMedian
- $66K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Oklahoma per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,950 | $27.38 | $69,770 |
| Median | $45,600 | $21.92 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $25,850 | $12.43 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $32,740 | $15.74 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $66,000 | $31.73 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $100,690 | $48.41 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City$60,330
- Tulsa$59,070
- Lawton$52,190
- Enid$51,750
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $60,330 | $47,230 | $48,486 | 90 | $246,872 |
| Tulsa | $59,070 | $46,670 | $47,530 | 89 | $253,725 |
| Lawton | $52,190 | $42,090 | $42,311 | 86 | $154,345 |
| Enid | $51,750 | $40,500 | $41,978 | 84 | $144,157 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma
- Family Medicine Physicians · Oklahoma City$376,600
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Tulsa$331,740
- Family Medicine Physicians · Lawton$321,470
- Physicians, Pathologists · Oklahoma City$314,230
- Family Medicine Physicians · Tulsa$309,380
- Cardiologists · Oklahoma City$297,170
- Psychiatrists · Oklahoma City$288,770
- Pediatricians, General · Tulsa$274,320
- Physicians, All Other · Oklahoma City$271,030
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Oklahoma City$266,790
Most common jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,520 | $25,050 | $23,430 | $26,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,890 | $111,630 | $90,430 | $118,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,830 | $33,060 | $29,660 | $33,860 |
| Cashiers | 41,140 | $27,980 | $28,180 | $29,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 38,270 | $85,060 | $82,920 | $87,380 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 38,210 | $37,790 | $36,990 | $38,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,460 | $41,740 | $38,650 | $42,660 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,910 | $35,640 | $34,790 | $35,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,870 | $39,080 | $37,240 | $41,830 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 27,840 | $57,670 | $54,410 | $59,220 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Oklahoma
Oklahoma income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Oklahoma's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare.
Oklahoma at a glance
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Salary in Oklahoma: questions
What is the average salary in Oklahoma?
$56,950 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 18% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Oklahoma?
$45,600 a year: half of Oklahoma workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Oklahoma?
$27.38 an hour on average, and $21.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Oklahoma pays the most?
Oklahoma City, with an average of $60,330 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Oklahoma expensive to live in?
BEA puts Oklahoma prices 12% below the U.S. average (price parity 87.8). Within the state, Oklahoma City 90, Tulsa 89, Lawton 86 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Oklahoma.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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