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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $223K | $107.29/hr |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $217K | $104.12/hr |
| 13 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $216K | $103.73/hr |
| 14 | Physicists | Science | $200K | $96.18/hr |
| 15 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $166K | $79.89/hr |
| 16 | Chief Executives | Management | $164K | $78.74/hr |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $157K | $75.64/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $157K | $75.4/hr |
| 19 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $153K | $73.57/hr |
| 20 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.81/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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