Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Oklahoma, from official statistics, with source and date 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.
Oklahoma is in the South region (West South Central division), with 4,095,393 residents, a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $66,148. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 87.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,148 | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 33 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 5.3% | 3 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 87.8 | 4 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 45 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 6.6% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 915 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities
Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Arkansas · Louisiana · Texas.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 43,232 | 15.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29,730 | 10.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 27,203 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25,337 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22,514 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 18,155 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16,207 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14,562 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13,446 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12,702 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 11,166 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,274 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8,271 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6,583 | 2.3% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 6,245 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 6,029 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4,553 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4,452 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,951 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 1,794 | 0.6% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 28,600 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 93,500 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 138,700 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 315,100 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 16,600 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 84,900 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 204,700 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 289,200 | +3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 185,200 | +0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 72,100 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 375,400 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,804,000 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 213,000 | 124.7 | 1.09 | $41,980 | $28,350 | $65,980 | -12% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 167,030 | 97.8 | 1.11 | $27,110 | $17,670 | $40,330 | -23% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 155,910 | 91.3 | 1.04 | $37,750 | $28,070 | $67,570 | -15% |
| Sales and Related | 154,170 | 90.3 | 1.05 | $33,300 | $22,830 | $79,700 | -14% |
| Management | 98,840 | 57.9 | 0.81 | $99,990 | $49,990 | $204,090 | -21% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 96,520 | 56.5 | 0.83 | $75,360 | $42,910 | $129,430 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 113,620 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $78,560 | $39,200 | $141,690 | -9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 101,590 | 59.5 | 1.02 | $47,870 | $24,130 | $78,830 | -21% |
| Production | 100,600 | 58.9 | 1.07 | $45,850 | $30,760 | $73,920 | -2% |
| Healthcare Support | 65,630 | 38.4 | 0.76 | $35,400 | $25,730 | $47,960 | -8% |
| Construction and Extraction | 85,910 | 50.3 | 1.22 | $48,620 | $35,880 | $81,120 | -18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 92,070 | 53.9 | 1.38 | $55,000 | $33,480 | $96,050 | -8% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 40,490 | 23.7 | 0.70 | $82,090 | $46,550 | $145,360 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 50,840 | 29.8 | 1.02 | $32,400 | $23,300 | $45,460 | -14% |
| Protective Service | 42,490 | 24.9 | 1.02 | $46,430 | $29,680 | $92,790 | -7% |
| Personal Care and Service | 31,850 | 18.7 | 0.89 | $29,420 | $21,150 | $53,160 | -19% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 17.1 | 1.00 | $46,810 | $32,700 | $80,000 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 25,010 | 14.6 | 0.87 | $92,460 | $52,010 | $152,580 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 15,840 | 9.3 | 0.71 | $50,720 | $27,310 | $102,390 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,020 | 7.0 | 0.74 | $73,920 | $41,640 | $126,670 | -10% |
| Legal | 12,410 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $78,620 | $37,880 | $174,650 | -23% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,600 | 1.5 | 0.54 | $36,220 | $23,430 | $58,010 | -1% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.2% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,170 | 1.84 | $361,350 | $127,950 | $486,270 | +48% |
| Physicians, All Other | 2,520 | 0.67 | $259,220 | $58,130 | $421,200 | -3% |
| Chief Executives | 2,390 | 1.07 | $163,790 | $68,630 | $387,310 | -23% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,070 | 0.85 | $157,330 | $108,990 | $234,620 | -8% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 1,450 | 7.29 | $153,020 | $86,990 | $221,320 | +6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,790 | 0.51 | $137,280 | $82,970 | $214,590 | -22% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,770 | 0.99 | $136,550 | $102,890 | $173,010 | +0% |
| Pharmacists | 3,610 | 1.02 | $135,140 | $100,320 | $162,070 | -4% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,620 | 1.02 | $133,390 | $99,490 | $167,950 | +1% |
| Financial Managers | 6,670 | 0.72 | $132,460 | $69,910 | $238,250 | -20% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,340 | 0.20 | $131,870 | $77,460 | $200,270 | -7% |
| Sales Managers | 3,250 | 0.46 | $128,920 | $63,070 | $275,440 | -13% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,420 | 0.33 | $126,920 | $69,990 | $210,760 | -24% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,090 | 1.46 | $125,470 | $80,040 | $161,780 | -7% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,140 | 0.79 | $120,570 | $69,990 | $185,730 | -4% |
| Software Developers | 6,880 | 0.37 | $118,100 | $75,190 | $169,700 | -13% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,750 | 0.72 | $116,080 | $73,590 | $200,250 | -22% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,320 | 0.67 | $109,450 | $70,290 | $165,730 | -18% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,410 | 1.32 | $109,120 | $75,590 | $136,990 | -16% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,080 | 0.96 | $107,760 | $74,060 | $187,140 | -11% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,700 | 0.86 | $105,830 | $59,390 | $231,490 | +1% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2,220 | 0.77 | $104,670 | $62,530 | $185,910 | -8% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,180 | 0.66 | $104,300 | $68,530 | $134,420 | +4% |
| Lawyers | 6,980 | 0.84 | $103,060 | $57,950 | $207,340 | -35% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,320 | 0.69 | $102,520 | $58,800 | $162,490 | -12% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | 1,310 | 12.50 | $36,000 | $30,070 | $45,820 | -17% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,700 | 12.32 | $55,160 | $48,180 | $79,910 | -19% |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 1,540 | 9.72 | $30,590 | $22,870 | $39,260 | -19% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 1,450 | 7.29 | $153,020 | $86,990 | $221,320 | +6% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,980 | 6.30 | $56,680 | $34,490 | $97,950 | -3% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 8,550 | 5.64 | $74,390 | $51,130 | $108,770 | -7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,730 | 5.53 | $47,260 | $36,260 | $66,550 | +1% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 1,120 | 4.73 | $28,660 | $19,800 | $37,560 | -21% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1,650 | 4.08 | $43,380 | $33,110 | $50,290 | -9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 1,160 | 4.07 | $58,900 | $34,780 | $75,430 | -8% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 1,390 | 3.82 | $95,140 | $74,420 | $107,170 | -2% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 1,440 | 3.80 | $47,100 | $40,000 | $55,990 | -18% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,140 | 3.33 | $36,030 | $35,680 | $45,490 | -13% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 1,500 | 2.81 | $50,270 | $35,760 | $94,330 | -14% |
| Order Clerks | 2,210 | 2.68 | $45,850 | $39,130 | $48,430 | -1% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 1,320 | 2.50 | $62,780 | $38,530 | $88,850 | -16% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,040 | 2.43 | $67,060 | $47,990 | $104,170 | +5% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 1,630 | 2.33 | $46,110 | $35,880 | $59,190 | +8% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 1,530 | 2.32 | $58,970 | $38,740 | $76,530 | -3% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3,290 | 2.29 | $76,010 | $48,630 | $117,020 | -20% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 10,790 | 2.23 | $29,270 | $21,620 | $38,670 | -22% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 9,960 | 2.18 | $49,720 | $37,860 | $70,640 | -7% |
| Gambling Dealers | 1,980 | 2.15 | $23,720 | $16,450 | $30,010 | -31% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 2,820 | 2.14 | $65,640 | $46,000 | $79,090 | +6% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,310 | 2.04 | $42,180 | $33,150 | $57,640 | -8% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 915 federal job postings open now in Oklahoma (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 151 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 132 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 32 |
| Indian Health Service | 32 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 28 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Farm Service Agency | 23 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 19 |
| Air Education and Training Command | 18 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 16 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 13 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 12 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 34 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 31 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Nurse | 22 |
| Information Technology Management | 21 |
| Medical Officer | 20 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Social Work | 15 |
| Program Management | 15 |
| Criminal Investigation | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 14 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| Human Resources Management | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $65,176 (674 postings).
4 of the 250 largest US cities are in Oklahoma.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 713,014 | $70,040 | $1,178 | 4.1% | 36.8% |
| Tulsa | 413,652 | $60,930 | $1,099 | 5.4% | 35.0% |
| Norman | 129,672 | $67,704 | $1,090 | 5.8% | 45.9% |
| Broken Arrow | 118,180 | $86,765 | $1,320 | 4.2% | 35.7% |
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The median wage in Oklahoma is $45,600 a year ($21.92 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-11%). The 10th percentile earns $25,850 and the 90th $100,690.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 213,000 | 124.7 | 1.09 | $41,980 | $28,350 | $65,980 | -12% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 167,030 | 97.8 | 1.11 | $27,110 | $17,670 | $40,330 | -23% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 155,910 | 91.3 | 1.04 | $37,750 | $28,070 | $67,570 | -15% |
| Sales and Related | 154,170 | 90.3 | 1.05 | $33,300 | $22,830 | $79,700 | -14% |
| Management | 98,840 | 57.9 | 0.81 | $99,990 | $49,990 | $204,090 | -21% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 96,520 | 56.5 | 0.83 | $75,360 | $42,910 | $129,430 | -9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 113,620 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $78,560 | $39,200 | $141,690 | -9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 101,590 | 59.5 | 1.02 | $47,870 | $24,130 | $78,830 | -21% |
| Production | 100,600 | 58.9 | 1.07 | $45,850 | $30,760 | $73,920 | -2% |
| Healthcare Support | 65,630 | 38.4 | 0.76 | $35,400 | $25,730 | $47,960 | -8% |
| Construction and Extraction | 85,910 | 50.3 | 1.22 | $48,620 | $35,880 | $81,120 | -18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 92,070 | 53.9 | 1.38 | $55,000 | $33,480 | $96,050 | -8% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 40,490 | 23.7 | 0.70 | $82,090 | $46,550 | $145,360 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 50,840 | 29.8 | 1.02 | $32,400 | $23,300 | $45,460 | -14% |
| Protective Service | 42,490 | 24.9 | 1.02 | $46,430 | $29,680 | $92,790 | -7% |
| Personal Care and Service | 31,850 | 18.7 | 0.89 | $29,420 | $21,150 | $53,160 | -19% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 17.1 | 1.00 | $46,810 | $32,700 | $80,000 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 25,010 | 14.6 | 0.87 | $92,460 | $52,010 | $152,580 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 15,840 | 9.3 | 0.71 | $50,720 | $27,310 | $102,390 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,020 | 7.0 | 0.74 | $73,920 | $41,640 | $126,670 | -10% |
| Legal | 12,410 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $78,620 | $37,880 | $174,650 | -23% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,600 | 1.5 | 0.54 | $36,220 | $23,430 | $58,010 | -1% |
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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Oklahoma ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 4.50% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 87.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,044 |
| Median home value | $222,100 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 65.7% |
| Poverty rate | 14.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 76.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
6.6% of residents of Oklahoma were born abroad (271,934 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 105,859 |
| Vietnam | 13,317 |
| Guatemala | 11,826 |
| India | 9,217 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 7,884 |
| Philippines | 6,650 |
| Honduras | 5,924 |
| Germany | 5,435 |
| Venezuela | 4,980 |
| Canada | 4,772 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 4,452 |
| El Salvador | 4,183 |
| Korea | 3,562 |
| Nigeria | 3,066 |
| Laos | 2,755 |
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$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 4.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.2% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$66,148 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
915 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.