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Average salary by job family in Lawton
| Management | $101,410 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,770 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $87,180 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $83,370 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,930 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,730 |
| Legal | $70,690 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,380 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,280 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $53,520 |
| Construction and Extraction | $51,720 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,530 |
| Protective Service | $49,250 |
| Production | $48,180 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $41,760 |
| Sales and Related | $41,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $40,080 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,120 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,320 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,470 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lawton
- Family Medicine Physicians$321,470
- Physicians, All Other$251,610
- Chief Executives$190,390
- Industrial Production Managers$139,860
- Pharmacists$138,050
- Physician Assistants$137,670
- Sales Managers$133,880
- Nurse Practitioners$129,240
- Financial Managers$128,100
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$123,950
Most common jobs in Lawton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | $30,720 | $28,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,310 | $23,720 | $22,430 |
| Cashiers | 1,120 | $27,510 | $27,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,090 | $35,370 | $35,370 |
| Registered Nurses | 990 | $84,340 | $80,570 |
| General and Operations Managers | 970 | $95,480 | $77,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 900 | $34,490 | $34,560 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 840 | $36,260 | $35,080 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 750 | $32,090 | $30,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 700 | $23,910 | $17,150 |
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Cost of living in Lawton
Prices in the Lawton area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $52,190 therefore buys what $60,728 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $154,345, 2.6 times the median household income of $59,060.
$154,345typical home value
$59,060median household income
85.9BEA price parity
127,174metro population
Take-home pay in Lawton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,530 | $25,883 | $2,157 |
| Median wage | $42,090 | $34,651 | $2,888 |
| Average wage | $52,190 | $42,311 | $3,526 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,240 | $49,176 | $4,098 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Lawton
Management15 jobs
- Chief Executives$190K
- Industrial Production Managers$140K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Financial Managers$128K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Human Resources Managers$96K
- General and Operations Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$80K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$43K
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical19 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$321K
- Physicians, All Other$252K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$99K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Surgical Technologists$57K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Logisticians$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Loan Officers$72K
- Compliance Officers$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$57K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$57K
Legal3 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$48K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Electricians$63K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Carpenters$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$38K
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$82K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Tutors$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$22K
Protective Service9 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Firefighters$45K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$41K
- Security Guards$36K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$35K
Production9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Machinists$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Bakers$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
Office and Administrative Support26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$45K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38K
- New Accounts Clerks$37K
- Gambling Cage Workers$37K
- Customer Service Representatives$36K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Tellers$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$62K
- Insurance Sales Agents$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$34K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$32K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$40K
- Bus Drivers, School$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$53K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32K
- Gambling Dealers$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Animal Caretakers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Bartenders$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Waiters and Waitresses$24K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$24K
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Salary in Lawton: questions
What is a good salary in Lawton?
Half of all workers in the Lawton metro earn less than $42,090 and the average is $52,190. Earning more than $61,240 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lawton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,961, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lawton?
Family Medicine Physicians ($321,470), Physicians, All Other ($251,610), Chief Executives ($190,390).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Lawton, OK (30020), all occupations and 213 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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