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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.69/hr |
| 72 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 73 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $100K | $48.25/hr |
| 74 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.05/hr |
| 75 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 76 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $100K | $47.97/hr |
| 77 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.8/hr |
| 78 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.48/hr |
| 79 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.4/hr |
| 80 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.3/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oklahoma
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Metro areas in Oklahoma
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