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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $65K | N/A |
| 52 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $65K | $31.09/hr |
| 53 | Food Service Managers | Management | $63K | $30.32/hr |
| 54 | Tutors | Education | $63K | $30.15/hr |
| 55 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.09/hr |
| 56 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $62K | $29.96/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.96/hr |
| 58 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $62K | $29.84/hr |
| 59 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $62K | $29.79/hr |
| 60 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.7/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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