Average salary in Oklahoma
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Oklahoma is $56,950 a year and the median is $45,600, across 1,707,680 jobs (BLS May 2025). Oklahoma ranks #47 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $56,950 |
| Median salary | $45,600 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.92 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $25,850 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $100,690 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $45,922 |
Highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma
- Family Medicine Physician: $361,350
- Physician: $259,220
- Dentist: $166,170
- Chief Executive: $163,790
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $157,330
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $137,280
- Physician Assistant: $136,550
- Pharmacist: $135,140
- Airline Pilot: $133,680
- Nurse Practitioner: $133,390
- Financial Manager: $132,460
- Manager: $131,870
- Sales Manager: $128,920
- Marketing Manager: $126,920
- Industrial Production Manager: $120,570
- Engineer: $119,810
- Purchasing Manager: $119,310
- Software Engineer: $118,100
- Human Resources Manager: $116,080
- Natural Sciences Manager: $112,260
Most common jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 52,520 | $23,430 |
| General and Operations Manager | 43,890 | $90,430 |
| Retail Salesperson | 43,830 | $29,660 |
| Cashier | 41,140 | $28,180 |
| Registered Nurse | 38,270 | $82,920 |
| Laborer and Freight | 38,210 | $36,990 |
| Customer Service Representative | 34,460 | $38,650 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 32,910 | $34,790 |
| Office Clerk | 31,870 | $37,240 |
| Truck Driver | 27,840 | $54,410 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 27,000 | $17,910 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 23,620 | $31,110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 20,310 | $27,710 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 20,120 | $39,660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 19,860 | $60,870 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Oklahoma?
$56,950 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $45,600 ($21.92/hour), per BLS May 2025. Oklahoma ranks #47 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma?
Family Medicine Physician ($361,350), Physician ($259,220), Dentist ($166,170), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Oklahoma?
Earning more than the median of $45,600 puts you above half of Oklahoma workers; the top 10% earn over $100,690.