Median DOL Salary
$85,145
Total DOL Filings
5,440
Companies Hiring
1,263
Cost of Living Index
86.2
National avg = 100Location vs National
Oklahoma City, OK$85,145
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 39.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Oklahoma City
Highest-Paying Occupations in Oklahoma City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | +17.6% | 10 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,000 | +140.4% | 41 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -19.6% | 29 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $119,704 | -16% | 51 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $118,078 | -7.9% | 20 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,032 | +9.5% | 23 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $108,000 | -18.7% | 23 |
| Pharmacists | $106,080 | -19.9% | 7 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $105,789 | -30.9% | 13 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $91,958 | -15.4% | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $88,010 | -45.3% | 9 |
| Veterinarians | $85,546 | -11.2% | 10 |
| Sales Engineers | $82,243 | -23.3% | 11 |
| Financial Managers | $81,973 | -35.4% | 11 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $73,000 | -9% | 33 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,000 | -32.8% | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,014 | -23.8% | 63 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $68,640 | +9.8% | 9 |
| Marketing Managers | $66,500 | -47.3% | 12 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $65,404 | -38.8% | 26 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Oklahoma
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Oklahoma.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $226,150 | 160 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,150 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,220 | 2,780 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,000 | N/A |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $178,900 | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $161,780 | 1,150 |
| Chemical Engineers | $160,990 | 190 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $156,030 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,130 | 1,930 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $151,470 | N/A |
Salary Trend in Oklahoma City, OK
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Oklahoma City, OK has a cost of living index of 86.2, which is 13.8% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $116,009 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | $203,016 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,000 | $197,216 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $150,812 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $119,704 | $138,868 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $118,078 | $136,981 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.