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Average salary by job family in Oklahoma City
| Management | $123,820 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $102,830 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,150 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,710 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,710 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,660 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,460 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,200 |
| Protective Service | $60,410 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,370 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,640 |
| Production | $48,360 |
| Sales and Related | $47,200 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,760 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,850 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,840 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,090 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,910 |
Highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma City
- Family Medicine Physicians$376,600
- Physicians, Pathologists$314,230
- Cardiologists$297,170
- Psychiatrists$288,770
- Physicians, All Other$271,030
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$266,790
- Pediatricians, General$244,290
- Chief Executives$218,700
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$210,350
- Dentists, General$205,660
Most common jobs in Oklahoma City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 22,970 | $25,310 | $24,960 |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,370 | $33,860 | $30,160 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,320 | $38,430 | $37,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,710 | $118,230 | $97,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,530 | $86,080 | $82,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,610 | $42,660 | $39,330 |
| Cashiers | 14,120 | $28,700 | $28,680 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,620 | $35,970 | $35,120 |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,360 | $40,100 | $37,850 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 11,560 | $28,120 | $18,200 |
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Cost of living in Oklahoma City
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,330 therefore buys what $66,731 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $246,872, 3.5 times the median household income of $70,499.
$246,872typical home value
$70,499median household income
90.4BEA price parity
1,445,122metro population
Take-home pay in Oklahoma City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,600 | $28,970 | $2,414 |
| Median wage | $47,230 | $38,549 | $3,212 |
| Average wage | $60,330 | $48,486 | $4,040 |
| 75th percentile wage | $73,500 | $57,775 | $4,815 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Oklahoma City
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$219K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Fundraising Managers$160K
- Financial Managers$153K
- Sales Managers$149K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$147K
- Marketing Managers$142K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136K
- Natural Sciences Managers$133K
- Human Resources Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$120K
- Administrative Services Managers$120K
- Purchasing Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Training and Development Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, All Other$112K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Facilities Managers$106K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Public Relations Managers$104K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$90K
- Gambling Managers$86K
- Emergency Management Directors$85K
- Funeral Home Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
- Lodging Managers$53K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$177K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$124K
- Aerospace Engineers$123K
- Engineers, All Other$120K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$114K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$114K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$113K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$110K
- Civil Engineers$108K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Mechanical Engineers$101K
- Agricultural Engineers$96K
- Materials Engineers$94K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$92K
- Environmental Engineers$90K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$85K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74K
- Surveyors$72K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Mechanical Drafters$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Landscape Architects$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical49 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$377K
- Physicians, Pathologists$314K
- Cardiologists$297K
- Psychiatrists$289K
- Physicians, All Other$271K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$267K
- Pediatricians, General$244K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$210K
- Dentists, General$206K
- Nurse Anesthetists$163K
- Chiropractors$162K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Optometrists$119K
- Veterinarians$114K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Radiation Therapists$96K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$88K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Audiologists$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Recreational Therapists$59K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surgical Assistants$56K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$52K
- Paramedics$51K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$39K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Software Developers$121K
- Actuaries$119K
- Database Architects$118K
- Computer Network Architects$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$99K
- Statisticians$99K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Data Scientists$98K
- Information Security Analysts$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Database Administrators$91K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Web Developers$84K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Operations Research Analysts$62K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$52K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101K
- Management Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial Examiners$95K
- Logisticians$93K
- Personal Financial Advisors$92K
- Financial Risk Specialists$89K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$88K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$88K
- Budget Analysts$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$87K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Credit Analysts$81K
- Labor Relations Specialists$78K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Insurance Underwriters$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$50K
- Credit Counselors$50K
- Tax Preparers$47K
Life, Physical, and Social Science28 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$132K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$120K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$120K
- Economists$117K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$100K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$94K
- Urban and Regional Planners$92K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$89K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$89K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82K
- Social Science Research Assistants$81K
- School Psychologists$80K
- Chemists$76K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$74K
- Epidemiologists$74K
- Conservation Scientists$70K
- Forensic Science Technicians$70K
- Chemical Technicians$64K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$63K
- Survey Researchers$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Foresters$58K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$57K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$50K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Art Directors$94K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$84K
- Lighting Technicians$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Producers and Directors$76K
- Technical Writers$74K
- Writers and Authors$72K
- Interior Designers$70K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$68K
- Coaches and Scouts$66K
- Editors$61K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$61K
- Film and Video Editors$60K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Graphic Designers$54K
- Interpreters and Translators$54K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$52K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$50K
- Broadcast Technicians$47K
- Photographers$43K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$32K
- Floral Designers$32K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$66K
- Firefighters$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$51K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$45K
- Bailiffs$44K
- Animal Control Workers$44K
- Security Guards$42K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$29K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair33 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$67K
- Avionics Technicians$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$53K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$45K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$65K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$63K
- Electricians$63K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$61K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$59K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Carpenters$53K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$51K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$51K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$51K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$47K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Roofers$46K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Glaziers$45K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$40K
Educational Instruction and Library47 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$105K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Curators$67K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Archivists$56K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$54K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$50K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Tutors$37K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$102K
- Health Education Specialists$72K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$67K
- Clergy$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Production69 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$93K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$92K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84K
- Gas Plant Operators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Woodworkers, All Other$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$53K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Upholsterers$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$47K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$44K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$43K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$40K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$39K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Etchers and Engravers$36K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$36K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$119K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$112K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Real Estate Brokers$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$33K
- Telemarketers$31K
- Travel Agents$31K
- Cashiers$29K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$44K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- File Clerks$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Tellers$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Gambling Cage Workers$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Transportation and Material Moving25 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$155K
- Commercial Pilots$150K
- Air Traffic Controllers$140K
- Transportation Inspectors$122K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Wellhead Pumpers$65K
- Crane and Tower Operators$63K
- Traffic Technicians$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Bus Drivers, School$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$31K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31K
- Parking Attendants$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Psychiatric Aides$40K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$38K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Orderlies$35K
- Medical Transcriptionists$31K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$63K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62K
- Embalmers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44K
- Animal Trainers$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$31K
- Tour and Travel Guides$31K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Concierges$29K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27K
- Shampooers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Bartenders$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
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Salary in Oklahoma City: questions
What is a good salary in Oklahoma City?
Half of all workers in the Oklahoma City metro earn less than $47,230 and the average is $60,330. Earning more than $73,500 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Oklahoma City to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,078, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma City?
Family Medicine Physicians ($376,600), Physicians, Pathologists ($314,230), Cardiologists ($297,170).
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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420), all occupations and 585 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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