Top Paying Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 127,890 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260). The cost of living index is 87.46 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,081/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Oklahoma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $554K | $266.25/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $530K | $254.84/hr |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $370K | $178.01/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $361K | $173.72/hr |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $349K | $167.57/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $318K | $152.81/hr |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.6/hr |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $259K | $124.62/hr |
| 9 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $253K | $121.82/hr |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $237K | $113.84/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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