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.
$126K
Avg. median salary
90.41
Cost of living index
$1,244
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Oklahoma City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $124K | $59.78/hr |
| 32 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $124K | $59.68/hr |
| 33 | Software Developers | Technology | $122K | $58.84/hr |
| 34 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $120K | $57.82/hr |
| 35 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $120K | $57.69/hr |
| 36 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $119K | $57.42/hr |
| 37 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.85/hr |
| 38 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $116K | $56/hr |
| 39 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $116K | $55.66/hr |
| 40 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $116K | $55.54/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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