Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southwest Oklahoma
252 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southwest Oklahoma belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $16,810 per year. The highest is $257,490.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $16,810 | 760 | |
| 2 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $20,330 | 210 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,840 | 110 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,110 | 230 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $22,360 | 110 | |
| 6 | Driver/Sales Workers | $22,630 | 180 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,770 | 1,890 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $23,230 | 400 | |
| 9 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $23,390 | 50 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $23,610 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $257,490 | — |
| Physician Assistants | $159,500 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $143,150 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,250 | 70 |
| Software Developers | $128,050 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,710 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $125,510 | 160 |
| Dentists, General | $125,230 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $124,300 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $122,930 | 220 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $121,850 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $117,020 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,760 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $103,580 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $103,090 | 110 |
| Dental Hygienists | $100,480 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,170 | 30 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,330 | 30 |
| Management Analysts | $98,230 | 70 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $96,930 | 30 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,990 | 230 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $95,300 | 180 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $94,630 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $92,000 | 130 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,420 | 60 |
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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