SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK is $29,120 a year, trailing the national median of $38,770 by 24.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK is $29,120 a year, trailing the national median of $38,770 by 24.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $22,250 and $45,730. The lowest tenth earn under $21,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $53,950.
The area has 2,000 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $29,320. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 554th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,890 | −43.5% |
| 25th | $22,250 | −42.6% |
| Median (50th) | $29,120 | −24.9% |
| 75th | $45,730 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $53,950 | +39.2% |
| Mean | $33,720 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $29,120 goes as far as $33,166 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,166US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,120 a year, 24.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,890 to $53,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,000 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $29,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $29,120, or $14.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,770, so pay in Oklahoma City, OK is 24.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $53,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tulsa, at $29,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,000 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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