May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
710 occupations
Across 710 occupations with published wages in Oklahoma, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $553,790 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $553,790 | 80 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $530,070 | 30 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $370,260 | 60 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $361,350 | 2,170 | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $348,540 | 60 | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $317,850 | 130 | |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | $271,640 | 80 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $259,220 | 2,520 | |
| 9 | Podiatrists | $253,380 | 60 | |
| 10 | Orthodontists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $236,780 | 280 | |
| 12 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $223,160 | 80 | |
| 13 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,570 | 490 | |
| 14 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $215,760 | — | |
| 15 | Physicists | $200,050 | 40 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $166,170 | 980 | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $163,790 | 2,390 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,330 | 2,070 | |
| 19 | Nurse Anesthetists | $156,830 | 990 | |
| 20 | Petroleum Engineers | $153,020 | 1,450 | |
| 21 | Medical Dosimetrists | $143,120 | 30 | |
| 22 | Psychologists, All Other | $141,290 | 90 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,280 | 3,790 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $136,550 | 1,770 | |
| 25 | Pharmacists | $135,140 | 3,610 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,520 | $23,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,890 | $90,430 |
| Retail Salespersons | 43,830 | $29,660 |
| Cashiers | 41,140 | $28,180 |
| Registered Nurses | 38,270 | $82,920 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 38,210 | $36,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,460 | $38,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,910 | $34,790 |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,870 | $37,240 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 27,840 | $54,410 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,910 | 27,000 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $21,590 | 200 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $21,900 | 220 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,040 | 2,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,430 | 52,520 |
| Gambling Dealers | $23,720 | 1,980 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,770 | 4,990 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,740 | 5,060 |
| Bartenders | $24,790 | 5,860 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,250 | 650 |
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.