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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.32/hr |
| 62 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.14/hr |
| 63 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 64 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $104K | $50.01/hr |
| 65 | Lawyers | Legal | $103K | $49.55/hr |
| 66 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 67 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 68 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | Transportation | $102K | $49.16/hr |
| 69 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 70 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.97/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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