SOC 49-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $49,420 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $49,420 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,230. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,510 and $66,460. The lowest tenth earn under $31,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,850.
The area has 970 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 28th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $65,790. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 384th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $37,510 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,420 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $66,460 | +35.0% |
| 90th | $78,850 | +60.2% |
| Mean | $55,300 | +12.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton | $65,790 | 50 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $49,590 | 350 | |
| 3 | Tulsa | $45,380 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,420 goes as far as $56,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,420 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,240 to $78,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 970 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawton, at $65,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $49,420, or $23.76 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 $49,230, so pay in Oklahoma is 0.4% higher. 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 earns more than $78,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,240 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 Lawton, at $65,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 970 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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