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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Population
Highest paying careers in Oklahoma City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.58/hr |
| 72 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $99K | $47.47/hr |
| 73 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 74 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.21/hr |
| 75 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $97K | $46.87/hr |
| 76 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.69/hr |
| 77 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $97K | $46.69/hr |
| 78 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.6/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $97K | N/A |
| 80 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.2/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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