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 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Oklahoma, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | 697,125 | $68,656 | $1,130 | 4.7% | 34.7% |
| 2 | Tulsa | 413,794 | $59,838 | $1,052 | 6.1% | 33.6% |
| 3 | Norman | 129,672 | $67,704 | $1,090 | 5.8% | 45.9% |
| 4 | Broken Arrow | 118,180 | $86,765 | $1,320 | 4.2% | 35.7% |
| 5 | Edmond | 96,825 | $103,183 | $1,344 | 3.3% | 57.6% |
| 6 | Lawton | 90,595 | $54,433 | $967 | 8.1% | 22.5% |
| 7 | Moore | 63,420 | $80,420 | $1,340 | 4.7% | 29.1% |
| 8 | Midwest City | 58,297 | $57,520 | $1,091 | 7.1% | 23.8% |
| 9 | Enid | 50,653 | $62,125 | $914 | 5.3% | 23.1% |
| 10 | Stillwater | 49,269 | $43,700 | $947 | 6.4% | 49.9% |
| 11 | Owasso | 40,151 | $79,036 | $1,270 | 5.4% | 34.6% |
| 12 | Bartlesville | 37,878 | $58,869 | $916 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| 13 | Muskogee | 36,758 | $50,213 | $858 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| 14 | Shawnee | 31,671 | $55,815 | $936 | 6.0% | 24.6% |
| 15 | Bixby | 30,155 | $104,404 | $1,393 | 3.7% | 48.3% |
| 16 | Jenks | 27,102 | $111,004 | $1,602 | 2.6% | 50.6% |
| 17 | Yukon | 25,529 | $75,273 | $1,274 | 4.0% | 30.9% |
| 18 | Ardmore | 24,877 | $53,900 | $1,006 | 4.5% | 21.3% |
| 19 | Ponca City | 24,326 | $55,941 | $850 | 6.9% | 20.6% |
| 20 | Duncan | 22,958 | $58,054 | $896 | 6.8% | 20.2% |
| 21 | Sapulpa | 22,570 | $63,817 | $1,057 | 3.2% | 20.1% |
| 22 | Mustang | 22,192 | $87,844 | $1,287 | 5.7% | 27.1% |
| 23 | Del City | 21,494 | $46,925 | $1,054 | 7.7% | 15.1% |
| 24 | Bethany | 20,560 | $56,591 | $1,071 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| 25 | Claremore | 20,166 | $58,685 | $1,009 | 5.9% | 22.2% |
| 26 | Sand Springs | 20,117 | $75,645 | $1,002 | 5.8% | 27.2% |
| 27 | Durant | 19,746 | $46,812 | $953 | 4.8% | 29.2% |
| 28 | Altus | 18,646 | $55,295 | $854 | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| 29 | El Reno | 18,557 | $56,219 | $968 | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| 30 | McAlester | 18,111 | $51,930 | $915 | 6.9% | 21.0% |
| 31 | Tahlequah | 16,935 | $49,581 | $835 | 6.3% | 34.4% |
| 32 | Ada | 16,575 | $53,507 | $894 | 4.3% | 30.6% |
| 33 | Chickasha | 16,539 | $54,111 | $888 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| 34 | Glenpool | 14,151 | $79,525 | $1,370 | 3.3% | 26.3% |
| 35 | Newcastle | 13,001 | $93,398 | $1,105 | 2.8% | 34.7% |
| 36 | Miami | 12,926 | $46,410 | $835 | 3.0% | 15.5% |
| 37 | Guymon | 12,539 | $60,075 | $887 | 3.2% | 15.2% |
| 38 | Choctaw | 12,303 | $100,574 | $1,208 | 3.1% | 28.6% |
| 39 | Weatherford | 12,004 | $54,704 | $804 | 6.2% | 40.9% |
| 40 | Woodward | 11,882 | $54,463 | $839 | 7.5% | 18.6% |
| 41 | Elk City | 11,361 | $51,272 | $943 | 8.4% | 14.5% |
| 42 | Okmulgee | 11,348 | $41,848 | $837 | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| 43 | Guthrie | 11,243 | $53,457 | $870 | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| 44 | Warr Acres | 10,466 | $53,273 | $919 | 3.7% | 22.9% |
| 45 | Coweta | 10,433 | $67,519 | $932 | 4.0% | 24.5% |
| 46 | Pryor Creek | 9,569 | $44,839 | $928 | 8.6% | 18.4% |
| 47 | The Village | 9,447 | $77,108 | $1,403 | 3.2% | 50.2% |
| 48 | Blanchard | 9,215 | $91,473 | $962 | 10.1% | 34.0% |
| 49 | Poteau | 8,959 | $50,511 | $853 | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| 50 | Collinsville | 8,878 | $90,570 | $1,175 | 4.4% | 23.7% |
| 51 | Skiatook | 8,632 | $57,480 | $961 | 4.0% | 23.4% |
| 52 | Sallisaw | 8,605 | $48,036 | $826 | 4.8% | 14.4% |
| 53 | Clinton | 8,388 | $58,207 | $883 | 2.0% | 20.6% |
| 54 | Cushing | 8,367 | $44,136 | $798 | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| 55 | Piedmont | 8,342 | $104,441 | $1,544 | 3.3% | 40.1% |
| 56 | Wagoner | 8,082 | $57,917 | $868 | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| 57 | Tuttle | 8,040 | $103,994 | $1,016 | 4.8% | 29.3% |
| 58 | Catoosa | 7,496 | $72,467 | $1,066 | 5.9% | 20.8% |
| 59 | Noble | 7,493 | $81,739 | $1,038 | 1.2% | 28.0% |
| 60 | Seminole | 7,194 | $39,121 | $744 | 7.3% | 14.3% |
Oklahoma is in the South region (West South Central division), with 4,028,634 residents, a median age of 37.0 and a median household income of $65,039. 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 | $65,039 | 44 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 | 28.4% | 45 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 6.4% | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Arkansas · Louisiana · Texas.
Oklahoma is in the South region (West South Central division) and has 4,028,634 residents (the 28th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.0. Its economy produced about $283,404 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 31st among states and DC, equal to $70,347 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2026M09, which is 33rd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 5.3% of employment, 3rd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $45,600 a year ($21.92 an hour), 11% below the national median ($45,600 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Oklahoma are Fast Food and Counter Workers (52,520 jobs, median $23,430); General and Operations Managers (43,890 jobs, median $90,430); Retail Salespersons (43,830 jobs, median $29,660); Cashiers (41,140 jobs, median $28,180); Registered Nurses (38,270 jobs, median $82,920). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Family Medicine Physicians (median $361,350); Physicians, All Other (median $259,220); Chief Executives (median $163,790). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in installation, maintenance, and repair (1.4 times the national share of workers) and construction and extraction (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Oklahoma: the regional price parity is 87.8 against 100 for the whole country (4th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,014 a month and the median household income $65,039, so a year of rent equals 18.7% of income; the median home value is $199,800. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 4.50%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
6.4% of residents were born abroad and 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 77.5% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit and 9.4% work from home; 10.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.5% |
| Other services | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| 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 912 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 | 150 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 132 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Indian Health Service | 32 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 31 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 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 (673 postings).
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 | $1,014 |
| Median home value | $199,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 65.8% |
| Poverty rate | 15.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 77.5% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| 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.
6.4% of residents of Oklahoma were born abroad (256,221 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 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$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).
$65,039 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
912 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.