Highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Oklahoma, $361,350 a year, followed by dentists, general ($166,170) and chief executives ($163,790). The median for all jobs in Oklahoma is $45,600, 47th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 30th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $45,600
- 47th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $21.92
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 87.8
- Median worth $51,911 at US prices (30th)
- Jobs
- 1,707,680
- 664 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Oklahoma, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Oklahoma are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $361,350 | $173.72 | 2,170 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $166,170 | $79.89 | 980 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $163,790 | $78.74 | 2,390 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,330 | $75.64 | 2,070 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $156,830 | $75.40 | 990 | $236,590 | Master's degree |
| 6 | Petroleum Engineers | $153,020 | $73.57 | 1,450 | $144,910 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,280 | $66.00 | 3,790 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $136,550 | $65.65 | 1,770 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $135,140 | $64.97 | 3,610 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,390 | $64.13 | 3,620 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $132,460 | $63.68 | 6,670 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $128,920 | $61.98 | 3,250 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $126,920 | $61.02 | 1,420 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $126,180 | — | 540 | $123,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 15 | Aerospace Engineers | $125,470 | $60.32 | 1,090 | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $120,570 | $57.97 | 2,140 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $119,990 | $57.69 | 770 | $101,920 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Software Developers | $118,100 | $56.78 | 6,880 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $116,080 | $55.81 | 1,750 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Database Architects | $110,110 | $52.94 | 860 | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $109,450 | $52.62 | 1,320 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $109,120 | $52.46 | 1,410 | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $107,760 | $51.81 | 2,080 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $105,830 | $50.88 | 1,700 | $104,590 | Master's degree |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,670 | $50.32 | 2,220 | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $96,830 | $46.55 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $95,140 | $45.74 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Power Plant Operators | $88,590 | $42.59 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $82,830 | $39.82 | 2,420 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $80,430 | $38.67 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Gas Plant Operators | $78,310 | $37.65 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $77,040 | $37.04 | 10,260 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $76,010 | $36.54 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $74,840 | $35.98 | 2,620 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $73,040 | $35.11 | 11,520 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $71,260 | $34.26 | 4,140 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $70,000 | $33.66 | 9,570 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Sheet Metal Workers | $65,640 | $31.56 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $64,640 | $31.08 | 2,520 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Food Service Managers | $63,840 | $30.69 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Oklahoma
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,520 | $23,430 | $11.27 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 43,890 | $90,430 | $43.48 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 43,830 | $29,660 | $14.26 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Cashiers | 41,140 | $28,180 | $13.55 | No formal educational credential |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 38,270 | $82,920 | $39.87 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 38,210 | $36,990 | $17.78 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 34,460 | $38,650 | $18.58 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,910 | $34,790 | $16.72 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | Office Clerks, General | 31,870 | $37,240 | $17.90 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 27,840 | $54,410 | $26.16 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 11 | Waiters and Waitresses | 27,000 | $17,910 | $8.61 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 23,620 | $31,110 | $14.96 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,310 | $27,710 | $13.32 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 20,120 | $39,660 | $19.07 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 19,860 | $60,870 | $29.26 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Nursing Assistants | 19,410 | $35,930 | $17.27 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 18,900 | $35,420 | $17.03 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 18,670 | $42,750 | $20.55 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 18,500 | $48,200 | — | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Cooks, Restaurant | 17,050 | $31,720 | $15.25 | No formal educational credential |
Jobs concentrated in Oklahoma
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | 12.5× | 1,310 | $36,000 |
| 2 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 12.3× | 1,700 | $55,160 |
| 3 | Gambling Cage Workers | 9.7× | 1,540 | $30,590 |
| 4 | Petroleum Engineers | 7.3× | 1,450 | $153,020 |
| 5 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 6.3× | 2,980 | $56,680 |
| 6 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 5.6× | 8,550 | $74,390 |
| 7 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 5.5× | 2,730 | $47,260 |
| 8 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 5.0× | 580 | $58,270 |
| 9 | Gas Plant Operators | 4.9× | 970 | $78,310 |
| 10 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 4.7× | 1,120 | $28,660 |
| 11 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 4.3× | 690 | $38,880 |
| 12 | New Accounts Clerks | 4.1× | 1,650 | $43,380 |
What 130 careers pay in Oklahoma
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| Orthodontist | $239,200+ | — | — | $289,140 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $530,070 | 10 | $603,429 | $358,550 | 30 |
| OB-GYN | $370,260 | 8 | $421,502 | $292,910 | 60 |
| Pathologist | $317,850 | 14 | $361,839 | $312,400 | 130 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,640 | 24 | $309,234 | $281,870 | 80 |
| Pediatrician | $236,780 | 10 | $269,549 | $210,040 | 280 |
| Dentist | $166,170 | 32 | $189,167 | $170,950 | 980 |
| CRNA | $156,830 | 42 | $178,534 | $236,590 | 990 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,550 | 18 | $155,448 | $135,880 | 1,770 |
| Pharmacist | $135,140 | 45 | $153,843 | $140,910 | 3,610 |
| Airline Pilot | $133,680 | 32 | $152,181 | $232,140 | 180 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,390 | 18 | $151,850 | $132,300 | 3,620 |
| Chemical Engineer | $127,790 | 10 | $145,475 | $125,040 | 110 |
| Marketing Manager | $126,920 | 38 | $144,485 | $166,790 | 1,420 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,180 | 18 | $143,643 | $123,220 | 540 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $125,470 | 30 | $142,834 | $134,960 | 1,090 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $123,220 | 28 | $140,273 | $148,080 | 270 |
| Software Engineer | $118,100 | 38 | $134,444 | $135,980 | 6,880 |
| HR Manager | $116,080 | 46 | $132,145 | $149,280 | 1,750 |
| Actuary | $109,760 | 29 | $124,950 | $130,000 | 70 |
| Network Engineer | $109,450 | 38 | $124,597 | $134,050 | 1,320 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $109,340 | 12 | $124,472 | $109,370 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,760 | 29 | $122,673 | $120,630 | 2,080 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $105,430 | 21 | $120,021 | $109,910 | 140 |
| Occupational Therapist | $104,300 | 10 | $118,735 | $100,330 | 1,180 |
| Lawyer | $103,060 | 45 | $117,323 | $159,670 | 6,980 |
| Train Conductor | $102,260 | 1 | $116,412 | $78,000 | 310 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,850 | 27 | $115,945 | $104,110 | 2,270 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $101,270 | 48 | $115,285 | $123,860 | 6,030 |
| Construction Manager | $100,690 | 44 | $114,625 | $114,990 | 1,980 |
| Architect | $100,350 | 17 | $114,238 | $99,280 | 910 |
| Business Analyst | $99,420 | 24 | $113,179 | $101,860 | 5,760 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,760 | 25 | $112,428 | $100,840 | 2,180 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,590 | 41 | $112,234 | $102,760 | 2,560 |
| Radiation Therapist | $98,390 | 31 | $112,007 | $105,310 | 120 |
| Veterinarian | $98,090 | 47 | $111,665 | $130,100 | 1,150 |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,580 | 22 | $111,085 | $98,100 | 2,860 |
| Optometrist | $97,350 | 51 | $110,823 | $136,570 | 570 |
| Computer Engineer | $95,600 | 38 | $108,831 | $161,740 | 180 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $94,000 | 44 | $107,009 | $129,180 | 1,640 |
| Operations Manager | $90,430 | 44 | $102,945 | $105,770 | 43,890 |
| MRI Technician | $87,480 | 32 | $99,587 | $95,480 | 400 |
| School Principal | $86,630 | 46 | $98,619 | $105,870 | 4,320 |
| Data Scientist | $86,310 | 44 | $98,255 | $120,230 | 1,900 |
| Project Manager | $86,240 | 42 | $98,175 | $102,320 | 11,220 |
| Chiropractor | $85,580 | 10 | $97,424 | $79,200 | 500 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $84,470 | 33 | $96,160 | $97,870 | 1,870 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $83,670 | 37 | $95,249 | $96,590 | 1,060 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $82,920 | 37 | $94,396 | $97,550 | 38,270 |
| Detective | $80,430 | 32 | $91,561 | $93,790 | 1,220 |
| Psychologist | $79,950 | 40 | $91,015 | $100,580 | 950 |
| Financial Analyst | $79,640 | 47 | $90,662 | $102,740 | 1,550 |
| Accountant | $79,370 | 25 | $90,354 | $83,680 | 16,720 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $78,800 | 36 | $89,705 | $82,280 | 2,000 |
| Web Developer | $78,580 | 29 | $89,455 | $92,650 | 410 |
| Audiologist | $76,880 | 48 | $87,520 | $95,780 | 210 |
| Meteorologist | $76,480 | 43 | $87,064 | $99,070 | 420 |
| UX Designer | $76,440 | 31 | $87,019 | $104,000 | 340 |
| Lineman | $76,010 | 49 | $86,529 | $95,320 | 3,290 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $74,390 | 36 | $84,685 | $79,870 | 8,550 |
| Radiology Technician | $74,160 | 38 | $84,423 | $80,110 | 3,640 |
| Loan Officer | $72,990 | 30 | $83,091 | $76,690 | 4,100 |
| Claims Adjuster | $71,260 | 42 | $81,122 | $78,000 | 4,140 |
| Nutritionist | $69,560 | 33 | $79,187 | $76,400 | 1,230 |
| Financial Advisor | $68,670 | 47 | $78,174 | $105,070 | 1,140 |
| Interior Designer | $68,520 | 13 | $78,003 | $67,190 | 490 |
| Forensic Scientist | $65,940 | 23 | $75,066 | $72,060 | 110 |
| School Psychologist | $64,930 | 49 | $73,916 | $95,990 | 510 |
| Crane Operator | $63,590 | 32 | $72,391 | $68,080 | 620 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $62,730 | 42 | $71,411 | $76,780 | 120 |
| HR Specialist | $61,630 | 48 | $70,159 | $75,940 | 9,370 |
| Athletic Trainer | $61,320 | 28 | $69,806 | $62,520 | 360 |
| Surgical Technician | $61,190 | 35 | $69,658 | $64,650 | 1,940 |
| Electrician | $61,010 | 39 | $69,453 | $63,190 | 8,500 |
| Court Reporter | $60,800 | 28 | $69,214 | $72,420 | 180 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,880 | 31 | $68,167 | $60,550 | 4,130 |
| Police Officer | $59,700 | 40 | $67,962 | $76,210 | 9,660 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $59,480 | 50 | $67,712 | $68,380 | 2,380 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,350 | 29 | $67,564 | $59,350 | 5,150 |
| Chef | $58,540 | 36 | $66,642 | $62,470 | 1,430 |
| LPN | $58,320 | 45 | $66,391 | $64,400 | 11,540 |
| Librarian | $58,180 | 43 | $66,232 | $68,270 | 1,820 |
| Plumber | $57,970 | 42 | $65,993 | $63,800 | 6,050 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $57,670 | 31 | $65,651 | $66,940 | — |
| HVAC Technician | $57,560 | 39 | $65,526 | $61,010 | 5,650 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,340 | 47 | $62,999 | $61,770 | 3,970 |
| Truck Driver | $54,410 | 42 | $61,940 | $58,640 | 27,840 |
| Graphic Designer | $53,630 | 41 | $61,052 | $62,960 | 2,040 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $53,460 | 22 | $60,859 | $51,140 | 2,480 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $53,300 | 44 | $60,676 | $62,930 | 4,250 |
| Paralegal | $53,170 | 46 | $60,528 | $62,890 | 3,110 |
| School Counselor | $52,040 | 50 | $59,242 | $64,330 | 4,830 |
| IT Support Specialist | $52,040 | 48 | $59,242 | $61,860 | 9,600 |
| Bus Driver | $50,300 | 28 | $57,261 | $59,050 | 1,760 |
| Welder | $49,720 | 44 | $56,601 | $53,750 | 9,960 |
| Firefighter | $49,710 | 29 | $56,590 | $59,280 | 4,150 |
| High School Teacher | $48,710 | 51 | $55,451 | $72,040 | 15,480 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,200 | 51 | $54,871 | $63,970 | 18,500 |
| Real Estate Agent | $47,980 | 32 | $54,620 | $52,830 | 3,710 |
| Insurance Agent | $47,920 | 48 | $54,552 | $62,280 | 5,310 |
| Mortician | $47,780 | 36 | $54,392 | $55,010 | 380 |
| Carpenter | $46,910 | 51 | $53,402 | $60,580 | 3,820 |
| Paramedic | $46,790 | 51 | $53,265 | $60,600 | 1,590 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,560 | 45 | $53,004 | $50,620 | 8,870 |
| Dental Assistant | $45,740 | 40 | $52,070 | $48,070 | 4,550 |
| Correctional Officer | $45,690 | 44 | $52,013 | $58,940 | 3,730 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $44,900 | 50 | $51,114 | $74,310 | 830 |
| Personal Trainer | $44,520 | 29 | $50,681 | $47,160 | 2,300 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $43,460 | 41 | $49,475 | $47,700 | 690 |
| Garbage Collector | $43,060 | 43 | $49,019 | $49,690 | 2,030 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,500 | 43 | $46,105 | $45,750 | 5,500 |
| Private Investigator | $39,680 | 48 | $45,171 | $51,220 | 370 |
| Construction Worker | $39,360 | 45 | $44,807 | $47,120 | 13,710 |
| Vet Tech | $39,100 | 44 | $44,511 | $47,380 | 1,060 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,030 | 43 | $44,432 | $45,230 | 1,670 |
| Medical Assistant | $38,750 | 46 | $44,113 | $45,690 | 10,510 |
| Esthetician | $37,340 | 44 | $42,508 | $45,330 | 680 |
| Massage Therapist | $36,630 | 49 | $41,699 | $58,450 | 520 |
| CNA | $35,930 | 47 | $40,903 | $42,260 | 19,410 |
| Barber | $34,860 | 26 | $39,684 | $38,210 | 170 |
| EMT | $34,170 | 51 | $38,899 | $44,470 | 2,410 |
| Nail Technician | $31,330 | 40 | $35,666 | $35,760 | 480 |
| Cosmetologist | $29,650 | 44 | $33,753 | $35,790 | 1,920 |
| Bartender | $24,790 | 43 | $28,221 | $34,340 | 5,860 |
| Substitute Teacher | $23,770 | 49 | $27,060 | $41,670 | 4,990 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.