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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Actuaries | Technology | $110K | $52.77/hr |
| 52 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $109K | $52.62/hr |
| 53 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.57/hr |
| 54 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $109K | $52.46/hr |
| 55 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.81/hr |
| 56 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $108K | $51.81/hr |
| 57 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 58 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $106K | $50.88/hr |
| 59 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $106K | $50.74/hr |
| 60 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $105K | $50.69/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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