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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.19/hr |
| 82 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46/hr |
| 83 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $96K | $45.98/hr |
| 84 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.49/hr |
| 85 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 86 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $93K | $44.82/hr |
| 87 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $93K | $44.76/hr |
| 88 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $93K | $44.61/hr |
| 89 | Facilities Managers | Management | $92K | $44.41/hr |
| 90 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.26/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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