Top Paying Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 127,890 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260). The cost of living index is 87.46 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,081/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Oklahoma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $45.96/hr |
| 92 | Database Administrators | Technology | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 93 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $95K | $45.74/hr |
| 94 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.19/hr |
| 95 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.02/hr |
| 96 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $93K | $44.76/hr |
| 97 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.27/hr |
| 98 | Locomotive Engineers | Transportation | $92K | $44.21/hr |
| 99 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $92K | N/A |
| 100 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.58/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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