Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Oklahoma City
585 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Oklahoma City belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,200 per year. The highest is $481,870.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,200 | 11,560 | |
| 2 | Travel Agents | $21,120 | 320 | |
| 3 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $21,440 | 70 | |
| 4 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $21,760 | 150 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,910 | 1,190 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,730 | 180 | |
| 7 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $24,140 | 90 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $24,790 | 2,530 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,960 | 22,970 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $25,090 | 2,900 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $481,870 | 940 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $315,520 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $307,800 | 1,130 |
| Psychiatrists | $285,900 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $236,780 | 140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,570 | 180 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $215,760 | — |
| Dentists, General | $196,740 | 290 |
| Chief Executives | $179,990 | 970 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $176,200 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $161,160 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,990 | 990 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $156,830 | — |
| Commercial Pilots | $156,760 | 200 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $153,940 | 90 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $150,400 | 40 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $146,520 | 130 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,720 | 30 |
| Physician Assistants | $138,920 | 1,020 |
| Pharmacists | $138,120 | 1,550 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,940 | 1,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,390 | 1,670 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $131,660 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $131,540 | 3,050 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,510 | 660 |
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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