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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $112K | $54/hr |
| 42 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $111K | $53.59/hr |
| 43 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $111K | $53.55/hr |
| 44 | Database Architects | Technology | $110K | $52.94/hr |
| 45 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $110K | $52.88/hr |
| 46 | Actuaries | Technology | $110K | $52.77/hr |
| 47 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $109K | $52.29/hr |
| 48 | Economists | Science | $109K | $52.22/hr |
| 49 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $108K | $51.82/hr |
| 50 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
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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