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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Oklahoma City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $102K | $48.98/hr |
| 62 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 63 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.51/hr |
| 64 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $100K | $48.18/hr |
| 66 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | Science | $100K | $48.17/hr |
| 67 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $47.95/hr |
| 68 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 69 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $99K | $47.65/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.63/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma City
Cost of living vs. national average-9.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,244/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Oklahoma City to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Oklahoma City
Calculate take-home pay in Oklahoma City
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Oklahoma City?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Oklahoma City?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data