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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $119K | $57.36/hr |
| 42 | Software Developers | Technology | $118K | $56.78/hr |
| 43 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $116K | $55.81/hr |
| 44 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $115K | $55.06/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $114K | N/A |
| 46 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $112K | $53.97/hr |
| 47 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $112K | $53.97/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $112K | $53.93/hr |
| 49 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $111K | $53.4/hr |
| 50 | Database Architects | Technology | $110K | $52.94/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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