Bar chart showing Economists salary percentiles in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $46,180, 25th percentile $67,860, median $82,330, 75th percentile $126,260, 90th percentile $163,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level economists (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $164K or more, a $118K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $82,330 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,180, and experienced economists can clear $163,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Oklahoma?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,240/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 20.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a economists salary go in Oklahoma?▼
Oklahoma has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economists salary is worth about $94,134 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do economists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
