May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area
252 occupations
Across 252 occupations with published wages in Southwest Oklahoma, physicians, all other record the highest median at $257,490 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Oklahoma
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $257,490 | — | |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | $159,500 | 50 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $143,150 | 70 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,250 | 70 | |
| 5 | Software Developers | $128,050 | 70 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,710 | 110 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $125,510 | 160 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $125,230 | 40 | |
| 9 | Construction Managers | $124,300 | 50 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $122,930 | 220 | |
| 11 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $121,850 | 50 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $117,020 | 70 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $105,760 | 50 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $103,580 | 60 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineers | $103,090 | 110 | |
| 16 | Dental Hygienists | $100,480 | 70 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $99,170 | 30 | |
| 18 | Occupational Therapists | $98,330 | 30 | |
| 19 | Management Analysts | $98,230 | 70 | |
| 20 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $96,930 | 30 | |
| 21 | Project Management Specialists | $95,990 | 230 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $95,300 | 180 | |
| 23 | Computer Systems Analysts | $94,630 | 70 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $92,000 | 130 | |
| 25 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,420 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,420 | $26,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,890 | $22,770 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,720 | $77,850 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,380 | $30,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,300 | $36,170 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,280 | $29,140 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,230 | $37,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,190 | $34,040 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,180 | $79,220 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,160 | $50,840 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $16,810 | 760 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $20,330 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,840 | 110 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,110 | 230 |
| Bartenders | $22,360 | 110 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,630 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,770 | 1,890 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,230 | 400 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $23,390 | 50 |
| Dishwashers | $23,610 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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