Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Oklahoma
710 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Oklahoma belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $17,910 per year. The highest is $553,790.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $17,910 | 27,000 | |
| 2 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $21,590 | 200 | |
| 3 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $21,900 | 220 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,040 | 2,430 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,430 | 52,520 | |
| 6 | Gambling Dealers | $23,720 | 1,980 | |
| 7 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,770 | 4,990 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,740 | 5,060 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $24,790 | 5,860 | |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,250 | 650 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $553,790 | 80 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $530,070 | 30 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $370,260 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $361,350 | 2,170 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $348,540 | 60 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $317,850 | 130 |
| Psychiatrists | $271,640 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $259,220 | 2,520 |
| Podiatrists | $253,380 | 60 |
| Orthodontists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Pediatricians, General | $236,780 | 280 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $223,160 | 80 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,570 | 490 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $215,760 | — |
| Physicists | $200,050 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $166,170 | 980 |
| Chief Executives | $163,790 | 2,390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,330 | 2,070 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $156,830 | 990 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $153,020 | 1,450 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $143,120 | 30 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $141,290 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,280 | 3,790 |
| Physician Assistants | $136,550 | 1,770 |
| Pharmacists | $135,140 | 3,610 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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