State Median Salary
$77,464
Total DOL Filings
17,118
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
86.2
National average = 100
Oklahoma vs National Average
Oklahoma
$77,464
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Oklahoma median DOL salary is +56.5% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Oklahoma
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 5,440 | $85,145 | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
| Tulsa, OK | 4,115 | $79,909 | Wipro Limited |
| Norman, OK | 1,639 | $66,739 | University of Oklahoma |
| Bartlesville, OK | 1,252 | $75,870 | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited |
| Stillwater, OK | 726 | $64,821 | Oklahoma State University |
| Edmond, OK | 551 | $67,387 | University of Central Oklahoma |
| Ardmore, OK | 336 | $69,742 | Wise Equation Solutions Inc |
| Lawton, OK | 288 | $80,067 | Comanche County Hospital Authority |
| Durant, OK | 280 | $80,521 | Elajika Inc |
| Oklahoma, OK | 207 | $72,106 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
Top Employers in Oklahoma
Highest-Paying Occupations in Oklahoma
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | +17.6% | 15 |
| Dentists, General | $137,000 | -15.3% | 75 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $125,000 | -43.7% | 5 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $121,160 | -5.5% | 28 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $115,000 | -24.9% | 49 |
| Pharmacists | $110,240 | -16.7% | 23 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,032 | +9.5% | 32 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $105,600 | -25.9% | 91 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,800 | -21.1% | 51 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +41.4% | 79 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $99,673 | -23.7% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $95,000 | -26.9% | 5 |
| Physician Assistants | $93,600 | -28.4% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,710 | +9.8% | 67 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $87,550 | -19.5% | 37 |
| Sales Engineers | $85,255 | -20.5% | 40 |
| Materials Scientists | $84,580 | -27% | 16 |
| Chemical Engineers | $82,851 | -48.5% | 138 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,410 | -19.8% | 133 |
| Veterinarians | $82,000 | -14.9% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey - Oklahoma
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Chief Executives | $148,870 | 2,000 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $147,010 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $142,470 | 1,290 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,790 | 3,740 |
| Pharmacists | $132,360 | 3,870 |
| Database Architects | $132,360 | 730 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,750 | 1,780 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $130,620 | 190 |
| Sales Managers | $130,010 | 2,920 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $128,240 | 910 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a cost of living index of
86.2 (national average = 100), meaning it is
13.8% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Oklahoma has the purchasing power equivalent of
$116,009 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | $203,016 |
| Dentists, General | $137,000 | $158,933 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $125,000 | $145,012 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $121,160 | $140,557 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $115,000 | $133,411 |
Salary Trend in Oklahoma
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Oklahoma
Chief Executives in Oklahoma
Dentists, General in Oklahoma
Dentists, All Other Specialists in Oklahoma
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Oklahoma
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Oklahoma
Pharmacists in Oklahoma
Computer Systems Analysts in Oklahoma
Petroleum Engineers in Oklahoma
Compare Oklahoma to Another State
See how Oklahoma stacks up against other states.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.