Comprehensive salary overview for Oklahoma based on 1,676,830 workers across 689 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Oklahoma based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $226,150 | $244,700 | 160 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,150 | $214,790 | 70 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $219,220 | $253,090 | 2,780 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,000 | $197,870 | N/A |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $178,900 | $248,820 | 150 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $161,780 | $201,720 | 1,150 |
| 7 | Chemical Engineers | $160,990 | $152,840 | 190 |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $156,030 | $266,380 | N/A |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,130 | $166,660 | 1,930 |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $151,470 | $206,810 | N/A |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $148,870 | $177,610 | 2,000 |
| 12 | Psychologists, All Other | $147,010 | $126,730 | N/A |
| 13 | Petroleum Engineers | $142,470 | $159,810 | 1,290 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,790 | $139,330 | 3,740 |
| 15 | Database Architects | $132,360 | $133,880 | 730 |
| 16 | Pharmacist | $132,360 | $127,050 | 3,870 |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $130,750 | $127,670 | 1,780 |
| 18 | Airline Pilot | $130,620 | $137,120 | 190 |
| 19 | Sales Manager | $130,010 | $148,510 | 2,920 |
| 20 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $128,240 | $121,650 | 910 |
| 21 | Financial Manager | $126,890 | $145,650 | 6,000 |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,670 | $127,120 | 3,020 |
| 23 | Marketing Manager | $126,150 | $138,830 | 1,260 |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $124,800 | $130,800 | 1,250 |
| 25 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $124,090 | $140,150 | 110 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Oklahoma by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,890 | 26,460 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $20,770 | 210 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $21,310 | 90 |
| Shampooers | $21,610 | N/A |
| Bartenders | $21,620 | 5,580 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $22,170 | 110 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,430 | 4,190 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,450 | 4,070 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,620 | 2,270 |
| Gambling Dealers | $22,680 | 1,870 |
The most common jobs in Oklahoma by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 53,380 | $23,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 45,900 | $80,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,590 | $29,580 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 41,490 | $36,260 |
| Cashiers | 41,320 | $27,130 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 33,380 | $37,570 |
| Registered Nurse | 32,870 | $81,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,750 | $36,520 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,230 | $33,900 |
| Truck Driver | 29,080 | $51,920 |
See how average salaries in Oklahoma compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.