Top Paying Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, OK has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 87,550 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($481,870), Physicians, Pathologists ($315,520), Physicians, All Other ($307,800). The cost of living index is 90.41 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,244/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.41
Cost of living index
$1,244
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Highest paying careers in Oklahoma City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $482K | $231.67/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $316K | $151.69/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $308K | $147.98/hr |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $286K | $137.45/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $237K | $113.84/hr |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $217K | $104.12/hr |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $216K | $103.73/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $197K | $94.59/hr |
| 9 | Chief Executives | Management | $180K | $86.53/hr |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $176K | $84.71/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma City
Cost of living vs. national average-9.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,244/mo
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