Jobs in Oklahoma — Pay & Openings by City
281,210 professionals employed across 1 major Oklahoma metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $45,259/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Oklahoma
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Oklahoma.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Oklahoma by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $45,259 | 281,210 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Warehouse Associate jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Oklahoma metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Oklahoma
State averages across the Oklahoma metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Oklahoma Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $97,110 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $97,110 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $94,520 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $82,920 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $61,270 |
| Electrician salary guide | $61,010 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $60,120 |
| Plumber salary guide | $59,150 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $57,400 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $57,270 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $55,190 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $54,720 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $48,940 |
| Welder salary guide | $48,760 |
| Dispatcher salary guide | $47,630 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.