Top Paying Jobs in Lawton, OK
Lawton, OK has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($448,460), Physicians, All Other ($254,300), Pharmacists ($137,540). The cost of living index is 85.94 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,001/month.
$80K
Avg. median salary
85.94
Cost of living index
$1,001
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lawton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | Healthcare Support | $52K | $24.82/hr |
| 92 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | Office & Admin | $52K | $24.82/hr |
| 93 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $52K | N/A |
| 94 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $51K | $24.66/hr |
| 95 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Office & Admin | $51K | $24.65/hr |
| 96 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $51K | N/A |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $51K | $24.48/hr |
| 98 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $50K | $24.23/hr |
| 99 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.01/hr |
| 100 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $50K | $24.01/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Lawton
Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,001/mo
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