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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $141K | $67.93/hr |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $137K | $66/hr |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $137K | $65.65/hr |
| 24 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.97/hr |
| 25 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $134K | N/A |
| 26 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $64.13/hr |
| 27 | Financial Managers | Management | $132K | $63.68/hr |
| 28 | Managers, All Other | Management | $132K | $63.4/hr |
| 29 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.3/hr |
| 30 | Sales Managers | Management | $129K | $61.98/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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