SOC 49-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — Southeast Oklahoma
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Southeast Oklahoma, OK the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other reaches $62,320 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southeast Oklahoma, OK the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other reaches $62,320 a year. That is 26.6% more than the national median of $49,230. Pay ranges from under $31,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,230 to $81,440.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $65,790. Of the 411 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $41,230 | −16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,320 | +26.6% |
| 75th | $81,440 | +65.4% |
| 90th | $93,330 | +89.6% |
| Mean | $63,920 | +29.8% |
Other 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 Southeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,320 goes as far as $70,979 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,979US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,320 a year, 26.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,220 to $93,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $62,320, or $29.96 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK is 26.6% 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $93,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,220 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Southeast Oklahoma, 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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