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331 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Oklahoma (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 331 occupations in Oklahoma with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $530,070/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

331
Jobs Over $50K

$530,070

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$84,903

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

643,670

Workers in These Jobs

All 331 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Oklahoma

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$530,070	$419,180	30
2	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$370,260	$364,140	60
3	Family Medicine Physicians	$361,350	$329,940	2,170
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$348,540	$300,600	60
5	Physicians, Pathologists	$317,850	$333,340	130
6	Psychiatrists	$271,640	$272,510	80
7	Podiatrists	$253,380	$219,030	60
8	Pediatricians, General	$236,780	$257,980	280
9	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$216,570	$270,930	490
10	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$215,760	$207,100	N/A
11	Physicists	$200,050	$162,530	40
12	Dentists, General	$166,170	$188,280	980
13	Chief Executives	$163,790	$200,930	2,390
14	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$157,330	$163,900	2,070
15	Nurse Anesthetists	$156,830	$190,820	990
16	Petroleum Engineers	$153,020	$155,900	1,450
17	Medical Dosimetrists	$143,120	$136,740	30
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$137,280	$146,050	3,790
19	Physician Assistants	$136,550	$138,700	1,770
20	Pharmacists	$135,140	$133,630	3,610
21	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$133,680	$144,000	180
22	Nurse Practitioners	$133,390	$134,200	3,620
23	Financial Managers	$132,460	$151,850	6,670
24	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$131,660	$124,740	90
25	Sales Managers	$128,920	$150,650	3,250
26	Chemical Engineers	$127,790	$135,010	110
27	Marketing Managers	$126,920	$136,560	1,420
28	Commercial Pilots	$126,180	$136,510	540
29	Aerospace Engineers	$125,470	$120,160	1,090
30	Air Traffic Controllers	$123,220	$125,280	270
31	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$122,930	$129,270	90
32	Fundraising Managers	$122,100	$145,490	220
33	Industrial Production Managers	$120,570	$124,500	2,140
34	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$119,990	$123,090	770
35	Purchasing Managers	$119,310	$124,030	480
36	Software Developers	$118,100	$118,510	6,880
37	Human Resources Managers	$116,080	$128,940	1,750
38	Sales Engineers	$114,520	$111,980	290
39	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,680	$124,290	30
40	Natural Sciences Managers	$112,260	$121,420	310
41	Transportation Inspectors	$111,070	$113,280	470
42	Database Architects	$110,110	$127,250	860
43	Actuaries	$109,760	$120,410	70
44	Computer Network Architects	$109,450	$115,160	1,320
45	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$109,340	$117,200	70
46	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$109,120	$110,350	1,410
47	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$107,760	$123,000	180
48	Electrical Engineers	$107,760	$118,440	2,080
49	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,260	$110,670	110
50	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$105,830	$127,730	1,700
51	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$105,530	$102,210	50
52	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$105,430	$88,190	140
53	Administrative Services Managers	$104,670	$118,400	2,220
54	Occupational Therapists	$104,300	$104,370	1,180
55	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,270	$120,260	30
56	Training and Development Managers	$104,020	$123,420	400
57	Lawyers	$103,060	$122,750	6,980
58	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,890	$112,150	620
59	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$102,260	$94,440	310
60	Mechanical Engineers	$101,850	$105,410	2,270
61	Medical and Health Services Managers	$101,270	$115,820	6,030
62	Construction Managers	$100,690	$115,420	1,980
63	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,350	$106,770	910
64	Materials Engineers	$99,950	$101,740	240
65	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,790	$98,660	470
66	Computer Programmers	$99,780	$119,380	990
67	Management Analysts	$99,420	$103,540	5,760
68	Civil Engineers	$98,760	$105,570	2,180
69	Physical Therapists	$98,590	$97,520	2,560
70	Radiation Therapists	$98,390	$96,510	120
71	Veterinarians	$98,090	$123,820	1,150
72	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$97,800	$98,950	330
73	Dental Hygienists	$97,580	$98,000	2,860
74	Industrial Engineers	$97,510	$102,810	2,170
75	Hydrologists	$97,470	$97,470	40
76	Optometrists	$97,350	$114,710	570
77	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$96,830	$104,740	1,660
78	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$96,080	$97,760	240
79	Public Relations Managers	$96,030	$110,350	490
80	Computer Systems Analysts	$95,930	$99,090	3,710
81	Computer Hardware Engineers	$95,600	$108,240	180
82	Database Administrators	$95,320	$96,840	790
83	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$95,140	$93,730	1,390
84	Information Security Analysts	$94,000	$100,810	1,640
85	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$93,100	$99,480	590
86	Environmental Engineers	$92,090	$97,850	530
87	Locomotive Engineers	$91,970	$93,560	260
88	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,580	$88,660	90
89	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$90,640	$90,360	200
90	General and Operations Managers	$90,430	$111,630	43,890
91	Facilities Managers	$90,390	$101,280	1,040
92	Economists	$89,980	$111,010	80
93	Statisticians	$89,540	$97,380	50
94	Power Plant Operators	$88,590	$85,480	520
95	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$87,480	$89,130	400
96	Agricultural Engineers	$86,970	$96,630	120
97	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$86,630	$92,320	4,320
98	Logisticians	$86,600	$87,090	3,830
99	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$86,410	$89,320	70
100	Data Scientists	$86,310	$94,950	1,900
101	Project Management Specialists	$86,240	$94,400	11,220
102	Chiropractors	$85,580	$115,550	500
103	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$85,310	$84,890	2,000
104	Financial Risk Specialists	$85,140	$90,710	330
105	Food Scientists and Technologists	$84,750	$90,900	50
106	Speech-Language Pathologists	$84,470	$87,230	1,870
107	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,170	$88,710	50
108	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$83,990	$90,900	2,580
109	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$83,780	$80,820	80
110	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$83,670	$84,880	1,060
111	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,200	$78,070	60
112	Registered Nurses	$82,920	$85,060	38,270
113	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$82,830	$87,300	2,420
114	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$82,340	$78,450	N/A
115	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$82,150	$85,040	140
116	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,060	$94,470	770
117	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,800	$89,240	50
118	Urban and Regional Planners	$81,520	$84,130	350
119	Budget Analysts	$80,990	$84,860	670
120	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$80,920	$76,020	150
121	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$80,880	$81,880	1,170
122	Financial Examiners	$80,760	$92,450	400
123	Art Directors	$80,680	$92,600	290
124	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$80,430	$86,620	1,220
125	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,950	$97,850	950
126	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$79,890	$82,560	1,690
127	Financial and Investment Analysts	$79,640	$95,440	1,550
128	Accountants and Auditors	$79,370	$91,350	16,720
129	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,330	$77,090	750
130	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$79,110	$87,230	30
131	Respiratory Therapists	$78,800	$77,710	2,000
132	Computer Network Support Specialists	$78,740	$84,240	1,940
133	Web Developers	$78,580	$80,560	410
134	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$78,420	$82,530	100
135	Gas Plant Operators	$78,310	$77,580	970
136	Boilermakers	$77,750	$66,380	N/A
137	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$77,700	$81,720	1,620
138	Gambling Managers	$77,380	$80,830	220
139	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,040	$81,530	10,260
140	Audiologists	$76,880	$79,200	210
141	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$76,640	$85,200	240
142	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,600	$74,970	50
143	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,570	$80,880	210
144	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$76,480	$86,130	420
145	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$76,480	$89,160	920
146	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,450	$101,650	950
147	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$76,440	$78,220	340
148	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$76,080	$112,240	2,310
149	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$76,010	$78,360	3,290
150	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$75,910	$78,430	520
151	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$75,480	$75,990	800
152	Credit Analysts	$75,330	$89,380	550
153	Chemists	$74,960	$81,250	630
154	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,840	$84,460	2,620
155	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$74,390	$78,570	8,550
156	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$74,160	$72,490	3,640
157	Social and Community Service Managers	$73,720	$71,490	1,640
158	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$73,040	$76,850	11,520
159	Loan Officers	$72,990	$86,020	4,100
160	Epidemiologists	$72,590	$74,990	120
161	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$72,480	$87,730	3,970
162	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$71,850	$77,290	4,750
163	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$71,740	$71,450	90
164	Conservation Scientists	$71,270	$72,090	310
165	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$71,260	$72,820	4,140
166	Avionics Technicians	$70,640	$72,870	530
167	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$70,000	$74,690	9,570
168	Technical Writers	$69,760	$72,660	600
169	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$69,560	$68,270	1,230
170	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$69,520	$71,310	290
171	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$69,130	$73,800	70
172	Fish and Game Wardens	$69,120	$70,040	170
173	Social Science Research Assistants	$69,090	$75,960	100
174	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$69,050	$72,090	80
175	Personal Financial Advisors	$68,670	$94,010	1,140
176	Interior Designers	$68,520	$69,220	490
177	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$68,450	$72,600	180
178	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,840	$70,440	640
179	Cost Estimators	$67,800	$72,680	1,860
180	Lighting Technicians	$67,110	$74,340	60
181	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,060	$73,180	3,040
182	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$66,980	$66,380	N/A
183	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,910	$69,150	180
184	Insurance Underwriters	$66,770	$72,490	600
185	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,650	$70,820	230
186	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$66,520	$66,710	1,000
187	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,960	$76,680	470
188	Forensic Science Technicians	$65,940	$67,950	110
189	Tool and Die Makers	$65,870	$60,820	330
190	Sheet Metal Workers	$65,640	$63,510	2,820
191	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,620	$70,990	80
192	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$65,590	$69,910	330
193	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$65,100	$65,170	140
194	School Psychologists	$64,930	$70,610	510
195	Public Relations Specialists	$64,920	$72,520	2,280
196	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,900	$64,640	120
197	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,840	$72,190	150
198	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,660	$64,180	430
199	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$64,640	$82,520	2,520
200	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,450	$76,110	220
201	Funeral Home Managers	$64,440	$74,720	200
202	Landscape Architects	$64,370	$58,390	170
203	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$64,260	$70,670	1,200
204	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$64,120	$60,460	N/A
205	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,080	$70,980	410
206	Instructional Coordinators	$63,980	$67,550	2,540
207	Fundraisers	$63,950	$70,200	950
208	Soil and Plant Scientists	$63,910	$64,520	100
209	Food Service Managers	$63,840	$74,030	2,020
210	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$63,640	$58,480	1,390
211	Crane and Tower Operators	$63,590	$66,120	620
212	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,590	$78,490	110
213	Mechanical Drafters	$63,440	$66,330	650
214	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,400	$76,060	90
215	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$63,400	$60,580	70
216	Compliance Officers	$63,000	$70,410	4,230
217	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,990	$59,850	90
218	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$62,780	$63,680	1,320
219	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$62,730	$64,660	120
220	Health Education Specialists	$62,440	$67,330	820
221	Labor Relations Specialists	$62,400	$75,640	250
222	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,200	$60,230	760
223	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$62,160	$74,060	14,220
224	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,140	$64,410	1,260
225	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$62,040	$61,920	220
226	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$61,940	$69,590	6,620
227	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,900	$63,120	370
228	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$61,860	$64,310	310
229	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$61,840	$59,810	250
230	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$61,720	$56,820	N/A
231	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,720	$69,860	410
232	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$61,700	$74,280	310
233	Human Resources Specialists	$61,630	$67,900	9,370
234	Producers and Directors	$61,600	$70,320	770
235	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,580	$58,950	80
236	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,540	$65,480	6,250
237	Operations Research Analysts	$61,520	$63,770	1,840
238	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,480	$68,160	490
239	Wellhead Pumpers	$61,380	$61,520	770
240	Athletic Trainers	$61,320	$62,310	360
241	Surveyors	$61,300	$68,290	960
242	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,270	$64,090	8,130
243	Surgical Technologists	$61,190	$60,450	1,940
244	Training and Development Specialists	$61,040	$66,060	5,440
245	Electricians	$61,010	$63,410	8,500
246	Emergency Management Directors	$60,990	$70,400	310
247	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,910	$61,400	80
248	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,880	$62,400	560
249	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$60,870	$65,730	19,860
250	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$60,800	$60,520	180
251	Traffic Technicians	$60,750	$58,360	90
252	Curators	$60,560	$63,770	150
253	Rail Car Repairers	$60,540	$64,130	90
254	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,050	$64,500	400
255	Chemical Technicians	$60,020	$64,110	610
256	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$59,980	$54,820	390
257	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$59,910	$62,900	2,810
258	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$61,400	4,130
259	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$59,700	$63,120	9,660
260	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,660	$60,070	2,020
261	Postal Service Clerks	$59,490	$58,870	1,040
262	Physical Therapist Assistants	$59,480	$57,990	2,380
263	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,350	$61,990	5,150
264	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$59,290	$61,270	340
265	Construction and Building Inspectors	$59,280	$63,610	2,090
266	Clergy	$59,110	$60,710	510
267	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$58,990	$58,550	270
268	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$58,970	$57,980	1,530
269	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$58,900	$57,010	1,160
270	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,860	$56,820	380
271	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$58,800	$61,940	1,170
272	Writers and Authors	$58,770	$66,250	220
273	Chefs and Head Cooks	$58,540	$57,190	1,430
274	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$59,370	790
275	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$58,320	$56,800	11,540
276	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$58,270	$58,760	580
277	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$58,180	$57,740	1,820
278	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$58,130	$59,170	2,800
279	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$57,970	$58,970	6,050
280	Advertising Sales Agents	$57,670	$73,180	700
281	Marriage and Family Therapists	$57,670	$60,130	N/A
282	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$57,560	$57,640	5,650
283	Survey Researchers	$57,200	$60,510	50
284	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$56,680	$61,790	2,980
285	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$56,470	$56,400	370
286	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$56,300	$58,710	5,820
287	Healthcare Social Workers	$56,120	$57,480	2,310
288	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$56,100	$61,050	530
289	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$55,880	$56,660	130
290	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,340	$55,650	3,970
291	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$55,230	$51,520	250
292	Film and Video Editors	$55,210	$57,160	100
293	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$55,180	$56,020	330
294	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$55,160	$60,770	1,700
295	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$54,990	$64,200	9,710
296	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$54,410	$57,670	27,840
297	Music Directors and Composers	$54,250	$88,420	60
298	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$54,180	$60,490	250
299	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$54,090	$57,860	110
300	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$53,930	$57,650	130
301	Graphic Designers	$53,630	$55,570	2,040
302	Medical Records Specialists	$53,460	$54,240	2,480
303	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$53,300	$57,600	4,250
304	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,200	$59,080	500
305	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$53,170	$55,510	3,110
306	Agricultural Inspectors	$53,060	$52,000	170
307	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$52,480	$64,780	240
308	Computer User Support Specialists	$52,040	$56,850	9,600
309	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$52,040	$56,830	4,830
310	Archivists	$51,940	$53,540	80
311	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$51,880	$51,310	780
312	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,840	$53,150	300
313	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,680	$54,350	120
314	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$51,400	$57,740	1,480
315	Machinists	$51,120	$53,450	4,230
316	Foresters	$50,990	$62,600	120
317	Historians	$50,980	$61,060	50
318	Millwrights	$50,950	$55,960	510
319	Editors	$50,780	$55,610	500
320	Lodging Managers	$50,740	$52,270	440
321	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$50,630	$55,380	2,360
322	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$50,620	$54,170	580
323	Recreational Therapists	$50,480	$52,540	120
324	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,450	$56,310	930
325	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$50,380	$50,380	870
326	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$50,380	$51,680	710
327	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$50,370	$49,930	130
328	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$50,350	$55,890	1,660
329	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$50,300	$51,050	1,760
330	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$50,270	$57,630	1,500
331	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,160	$56,100	790

Oklahoma High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

50.4% of all tracked occupations in OK earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,160/year (Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders), while the top earner makes $530,070/year.

Oklahoma ranks #44 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Oklahoma?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 331 occupations in Oklahoma with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 50.4% of all tracked occupations in OK.

What is the highest paying job in Oklahoma?

The highest paying occupation in Oklahoma is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $530,070 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Oklahoma?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Oklahoma is $50,160/year (Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Oklahoma?

The average median salary among all 331 occupations that pay over $50K in Oklahoma is $84,903 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Oklahoma?

High-paying jobs in Oklahoma typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics