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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Population
Highest paying careers in Lawton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 32 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 33 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 34 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $80K | $38.53/hr |
| 35 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $38.19/hr |
| 36 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $79K | $37.94/hr |
| 37 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $78K | $37.42/hr |
| 38 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $77K | $37/hr |
| 39 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $76K | $36.76/hr |
| 40 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.33/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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