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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $128K | $61.44/hr |
| 32 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.02/hr |
| 33 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $126K | N/A |
| 34 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.32/hr |
| 35 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $123K | $59.24/hr |
| 36 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $123K | $59.1/hr |
| 37 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $122K | $58.7/hr |
| 38 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $121K | $57.97/hr |
| 39 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $120K | $57.69/hr |
| 40 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $120K | $57.6/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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