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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.67/hr |
| 62 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $61K | N/A |
| 63 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.38/hr |
| 64 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $61K | $29.31/hr |
| 65 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $61K | N/A |
| 66 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $61K | $29.21/hr |
| 67 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.83/hr |
| 68 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.79/hr |
| 69 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.67/hr |
| 70 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.51/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,001/mo
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