SOC 15-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Oklahoma is $36,820 a year, 54.8% under the national median of $81,490 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Oklahoma is $36,820 a year, 54.8% under the national median of $81,490 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,820 and $63,650. The lowest tenth earn under $36,090, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,420.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 13th out of 13 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $36,820. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 594th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | −55.7% |
| 25th | $36,820 | −54.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,820 | −54.8% |
| 75th | $63,650 | −21.9% |
| 90th | $109,420 | +34.3% |
| Mean | $53,560 | −34.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $36,820 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,820 goes as far as $41,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,820 a year, 54.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,090 to $109,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 13 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $36,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $36,820, or $17.70 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 $81,490, so pay in Oklahoma is 54.8% 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 earns more than $109,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,090 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 Oklahoma City, at $36,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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