Jobs, pay and daily life in Miami, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Miami is a city in Oklahoma with 12,926 residents. The median household earns $46,410 a year and the median rent is $835 a month, which is 21.6% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Miami compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Miami is #36 by population, #5 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #55 for household income (#1 = highest), #53 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Ottawa County, is #56 of 77 counties for average pay ($45,301).
Miami has 12,926 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 11 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,165 people per square mile. The median age is 32.2, 13% younger than the state median (32.2 against 37.0).
The median gross rent is $835 a month (rent plus utilities), 18% below the state median ($835 against $1,014). Over a year that is 21.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $107,600, which is 2.3 times the median household income ($46,410); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 55.6% of households own their home, 16% below the state average (55.6% against 65.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Ottawa County was 4.0%. 54.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Ottawa County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 80.0% drive alone, 0.2% use public transit, 2.8% walk, 4.5% work from home. 8.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 18% below the state average (8.6% against 10.4%).
15.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the state share (15.5% against 28.4%). 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 44% below the state share (3.6% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 22.6%, 48% above the state rate (22.6% against 15.3%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 81°F (27.2°C), and the coolest is Jan at 33°F (0.6°C). About 1,156 mm (46 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (177 mm) and Jan the driest (50 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Joplin (24 miles, rent 15% higher); Neosho (27 miles, rent 11% lower); Webb City (28 miles, rent 21% higher); Carthage (35 miles, rent 17% higher). Rent differences are against Miami; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Oklahoma (915) →State guide: OklahomaCountry guideOttawa CountyOklahoma rankings
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There are 915 federal postings open in Oklahoma (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 0.6% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Miami lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County | 30,341 | $1,438 million | $47,386 | 12,934 | 775 | $45,301 | +0.2% | 4.0% | 14,003 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,333 | 23.8% | $54,991 | 1.25 |
| Retail trade | 1,236 | 22.1% | $35,063 | 0.96 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,088 | 19.5% | $19,692 | 0.93 |
| Administrative and waste services | 473 | 8.5% | $38,174 | 0.62 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 368 | 6.6% | $36,243 | 0.94 |
| Construction | 318 | 5.7% | $49,026 | 0.47 |
| Finance and insurance | 248 | 4.4% | $61,184 | 0.47 |
| Professional and technical services | 197 | 3.5% | $51,557 | 0.22 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 102 | 1.8% | $82,167 | 0.19 |
| Wholesale trade | 89 | 1.6% | $60,766 | 0.17 |
| Real estate and rental | 37 | 0.7% | $34,400 | 0.18 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 37 | 0.7% | $23,783 | 0.17 |
| Information | 32 | 0.6% | $84,508 | 0.13 |
| Utilities | 25 | 0.4% | $92,154 | 0.51 |
| Management of companies | 10 | 0.2% | $51,170 | 0.05 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,410 |
| Income per person | $22,662 |
| Median gross rent per month | $835 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 21.6% |
| Median home value | $107,600 |
| Homeowners | 55.6% |
| Poverty rate | 22.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 15.5% |
| Born abroad | 3.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 54.3% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.6 | 33 | 50 |
| Feb | 2.7 | 37 | 53 |
| Mar | 8.9 | 48 | 90 |
| Apr | 14.4 | 58 | 124 |
| May | 19.3 | 67 | 177 |
| Jun | 24.4 | 76 | 129 |
| Jul | 27.2 | 81 | 100 |
| Aug | 26.8 | 80 | 108 |
| Sep | 22.1 | 72 | 98 |
| Oct | 14.8 | 59 | 104 |
| Nov | 8.3 | 47 | 65 |
| Dec | 2.4 | 36 | 58 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | MO | 24 mi | 52,593 | $52,097 | $962 |
| Neosho | MO | 27 mi | 13,224 | $57,891 | $745 |
| Webb City | MO | 28 mi | 13,221 | $65,469 | $1,008 |
| Carthage | MO | 35 mi | 15,574 | $51,328 | $975 |
| Pittsburg | KS | 38 mi | 20,637 | $43,419 | $854 |
| Parsons | KS | 38 mi | 9,425 | $52,428 | $774 |
| Coffeyville | KS | 44 mi | 8,662 | $45,670 | $716 |
| Bella Vista | AR | 44 mi | 31,697 | $88,055 | $1,395 |
| Pryor Creek | OK | 47 mi | 9,569 | $44,839 | $928 |
| Centerton | AR | 49 mi | 21,920 | $115,713 | $1,465 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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12,926 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$835 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 21.6% of the median household income.
$46,410 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.0% (BLS county, Ottawa County (latest month 2026M09)).
Oklahoma. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.