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Highest paying jobs in Oklahoma after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Oklahoma, other surgeon pays most: $553,790 a year, and a single filer keeps about $349,801 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oklahoma tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Oklahoma paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Oklahoma?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Oklahoma after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Other Surgeon	$553,790	$349,801
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$530,070	$336,008
3	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$370,260	$243,078
4	Family Medicine Physician	$361,350	$237,897
5	Emergency Medicine Physician	$348,540	$230,448
6	Pathologist	$317,850	$212,602
7	Psychiatrist	$271,640	$185,710
8	Other Physician	$259,220	$178,116
9	Podiatrist	$253,380	$174,544
10	General Pediatrician	$236,780	$164,393
11	Other Dental Specialist	$223,160	$156,065
12	Internal Medicine Physician	$216,570	$151,931
13	Ophthalmologist	$215,760	$151,371
14	Physicist	$200,050	$140,507
15	General Dentist	$166,170	$117,911
16	Chief Executive	$163,790	$116,391
17	Engineering Manager	$157,330	$112,267
18	Nurse Anesthetist	$156,830	$111,947
19	Petroleum Engineer	$153,020	$109,515
20	Medical Dosimetrist	$143,120	$103,194
21	Other Psychologist	$141,290	$102,025
22	IT Manager	$137,280	$99,465
23	Physician Assistant	$136,550	$98,999
24	Pharmacist	$135,140	$98,098
25	Airline Pilot	$133,680	$97,166

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Oklahoma: Orthodontist.

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Every job with a median in Oklahoma: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Other Surgeon	$553,790	$349,801	80
Orthopedic Surgeon	$530,070	$336,008	30
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$370,260	$243,078	60
Family Medicine Physician	$361,350	$237,897	2,170
Emergency Medicine Physician	$348,540	$230,448	60
Pathologist	$317,850	$212,602	130
Psychiatrist	$271,640	$185,710	80
Other Physician	$259,220	$178,116	2,520
Podiatrist	$253,380	$174,544	60
General Pediatrician	$236,780	$164,393	280
Other Dental Specialist	$223,160	$156,065	80
Internal Medicine Physician	$216,570	$151,931	490
Ophthalmologist	$215,760	$151,371	–
Physicist	$200,050	$140,507	40
General Dentist	$166,170	$117,911	980
Chief Executive	$163,790	$116,391	2,390
Engineering Manager	$157,330	$112,267	2,070
Nurse Anesthetist	$156,830	$111,947	990
Petroleum Engineer	$153,020	$109,515	1,450
Medical Dosimetrist	$143,120	$103,194	30
Other Psychologist	$141,290	$102,025	90
IT Manager	$137,280	$99,465	3,790
Physician Assistant	$136,550	$98,999	1,770
Pharmacist	$135,140	$98,098	3,610
Airline Pilot	$133,680	$97,166	180
Nurse Practitioner	$133,390	$96,981	3,620
Financial Manager	$132,460	$96,387	6,670
Other Manager	$131,870	$96,010	1,340
Mining and Geological Engineer	$131,660	$95,876	90
Sales Manager	$128,920	$94,127	3,250
Chemical Engineer	$127,790	$93,405	110
Marketing Manager	$126,920	$92,850	1,420
Commercial Pilot	$126,180	$92,377	540
Aerospace Engineer	$125,470	$91,924	1,090
Air Traffic Controller	$123,220	$90,487	270
Administrative Law Judge	$122,930	$90,302	90
Fundraising Manager	$122,100	$89,772	220
Industrial Production Manager	$120,570	$88,771	2,140
Geoscientist	$119,990	$88,389	770
Other Engineer	$119,810	$88,270	860
Purchasing Manager	$119,310	$87,941	480
Software Developer	$118,100	$87,144	6,880
Human Resources Manager	$116,080	$85,814	1,750
Sales Engineer	$114,520	$84,787	290
Environmental Science Professor	$113,680	$84,234	30
Natural Sciences Manager	$112,260	$83,299	310
Other Physical Scientist	$112,260	$83,299	80
Other Education Administrator	$112,170	$83,239	220
Transportation Inspector	$111,070	$82,515	470
Database Architect	$110,110	$81,883	860
Actuary	$109,760	$81,652	70
Computer Network Architect	$109,450	$81,448	1,320
Biomedical Engineer	$109,340	$81,376	70
Electronics Engineer	$109,120	$81,231	1,410
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$107,760	$80,335	180
Electrical Engineer	$107,760	$80,335	2,080
Economics Professor	$107,260	$80,006	110
College Administrator	$105,830	$79,065	1,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$105,530	$78,867	50
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$105,430	$78,801	140
Administrative Services Manager	$104,670	$78,301	2,220
Occupational Therapist	$104,300	$78,057	1,180
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$104,270	$78,037	30
Training and Development Manager	$104,020	$77,873	400
Lawyer	$103,060	$77,241	6,980
Health and Safety Engineer	$102,890	$77,129	620
Other Computer Occupation	$102,520	$76,885	3,320
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$102,260	$76,714	310
Other Social Worker	$101,860	$76,450	320
Mechanical Engineer	$101,850	$76,444	2,270
Health Services Manager	$101,270	$76,062	6,030
Construction Manager	$100,690	$75,680	1,980
Architect	$100,350	$75,456	910
Materials Engineer	$99,950	$75,193	240
Engineering Professor	$99,790	$75,087	470
Computer Programmer	$99,780	$75,081	990
Management Analyst	$99,420	$74,844	5,760
Civil Engineer	$98,760	$74,409	2,180
Physical Therapist	$98,590	$74,297	2,560
Radiation Therapist	$98,390	$74,165	120
Veterinarian	$98,090	$73,968	1,150
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$97,800	$73,777	330
Dental Hygienist	$97,580	$73,632	2,860
Industrial Engineer	$97,510	$73,586	2,170
Hydrologist	$97,470	$73,559	40
Optometrist	$97,350	$73,480	570
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$96,830	$73,138	1,660
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$96,080	$72,644	240
Public Relations Manager	$96,030	$72,611	490
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,930	$72,545	3,710
Computer Hardware Engineer	$95,600	$72,328	180
Database Administrator	$95,320	$72,144	790
Refinery Operator	$95,140	$72,025	1,390
Information Security Analyst	$94,000	$71,275	1,640
Other Business Operations Specialist	$93,640	$71,037	5,700
Computer Research Scientist	$93,100	$70,682	590
Environmental Engineer	$92,090	$70,017	530
Locomotive Engineer	$91,970	$69,938	260
Physics Professor	$91,580	$69,681	90
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$90,640	$69,062	200
General and Operations Manager	$90,430	$68,924	43,890
Facilities Manager	$90,390	$68,897	1,040
Economist	$89,980	$68,627	80
Statistician	$89,540	$68,338	50
Other Social Scientist	$88,610	$67,725	220
Power Plant Operator	$88,590	$67,712	520
MRI Technologist	$87,480	$66,981	400
Agricultural Engineer	$86,970	$66,645	120
K-12 Education Administrator	$86,630	$66,421	4,320
Logistician	$86,600	$66,402	3,830
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$86,410	$66,276	70
Data Scientist	$86,310	$66,211	1,900
Other Science Technician	$86,260	$66,178	460
Project Management Specialist	$86,240	$66,165	11,220
Chiropractor	$85,580	$65,730	500
Firefighting Supervisor	$85,310	$65,552	2,000
Financial Risk Specialist	$85,140	$65,440	330
Food Scientist and Technologist	$84,750	$65,183	50
Other Professor	$84,550	$65,052	1,720
Speech-Language Pathologist	$84,470	$64,999	1,870
Geography Professor	$84,170	$64,801	50
Network and Systems Administrator	$83,990	$64,683	2,580
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$83,780	$64,545	80
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$83,670	$64,472	1,060
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$83,200	$64,163	60
Registered Nurse	$82,920	$63,978	38,270
Police Supervisor	$82,830	$63,919	2,420
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$82,340	$63,596	–
Gas Compressor Operator	$82,150	$63,471	140
Business Professor	$82,060	$63,412	770
Architecture Professor	$81,800	$63,241	50
Urban and Regional Planner	$81,520	$63,056	350
Other Engineering Technician	$81,330	$62,931	870
Budget Analyst	$80,990	$62,707	670
Calibration Technician	$80,920	$62,661	150
Electrical Engineering Technician	$80,880	$62,635	1,170
Financial Examiner	$80,760	$62,556	400
Art Director	$80,680	$62,503	290
Detective	$80,430	$62,339	1,220
Clinical Psychologist	$79,950	$62,023	950
Other Biological Scientist	$79,950	$62,023	300
Occupational Safety Specialist	$79,890	$61,983	1,690
Financial and Investment Analyst	$79,640	$61,818	1,550
Accountant and Auditor	$79,370	$61,641	16,720
Industrial Engineering Technician	$79,330	$61,614	750
Ship Captain and Mate	$79,110	$61,469	30
Respiratory Therapist	$78,800	$61,265	2,000
Network Support Specialist	$78,740	$61,226	1,940
Web Developer	$78,580	$61,120	410
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$78,420	$61,015	100
Gas Plant Operator	$78,310	$60,943	970
Boilermaker	$77,750	$60,574	–
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$77,700	$60,541	1,620
Gambling Manager	$77,380	$60,330	220
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,040	$60,106	10,260
Other Financial Specialist	$76,980	$60,067	920
Audiologist	$76,880	$60,001	210
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$76,640	$59,843	240
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$76,600	$59,817	50
Computer Science Professor	$76,570	$59,797	210
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$76,480	$59,738	420
Medical Scientist	$76,480	$59,738	920
Health Specialties Professor	$76,450	$59,718	950
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$76,440	$59,711	340
Financial Services Sales Agent	$76,080	$59,474	2,310
Power Line Installer	$76,010	$59,428	3,290
Environmental Scientist	$75,910	$59,362	520
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$75,480	$59,079	800
Credit Analyst	$75,330	$58,980	550
Chemist	$74,960	$58,737	630
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$74,840	$58,658	2,620
Aircraft Mechanic	$74,390	$58,361	8,550
Other Plant and System Operator	$74,240	$58,263	80
Radiologic Technologist	$74,160	$58,210	3,640
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,720	$57,920	1,640
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$73,320	$57,657	30
Other Teacher	$73,320	$57,657	630
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$73,300	$57,644	30
Construction Supervisor	$73,040	$57,472	11,520
Loan Officer	$72,990	$57,439	4,100
Epidemiologist	$72,590	$57,176	120
Technical Sales Representative	$72,480	$57,104	3,970
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$71,850	$56,689	4,750
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$71,740	$56,616	90
Conservation Scientist	$71,270	$56,307	310
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$71,260	$56,300	4,140
Avionics Technician	$70,640	$55,892	530
Production Supervisor	$70,000	$55,471	9,570
Technical Writer	$69,760	$55,312	600
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$69,560	$55,181	1,230
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$69,520	$55,154	290
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$69,130	$54,898	70
Fish and Game Warden	$69,120	$54,891	170
Social Science Research Assistant	$69,090	$54,871	100
Farmer and Rancher	$69,050	$54,845	80
Personal Financial Advisor	$68,670	$54,595	1,140
Interior Designer	$68,520	$54,496	490
Stationary Engineer	$68,450	$54,450	180
Nursing Professor	$67,840	$54,048	640
Cost Estimator	$67,800	$54,022	1,860
Lighting Technician	$67,110	$53,567	60
Vocational Instructor	$67,060	$53,535	3,040
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$66,980	$53,482	–
History Professor	$66,910	$53,436	180
Insurance Underwriter	$66,770	$53,344	600
Communications Professor	$66,650	$53,265	230
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,520	$53,179	1,000
Biological Science Professor	$65,960	$52,756	470
Forensic Science Technician	$65,940	$52,741	110
Tool and Die Maker	$65,870	$52,688	330
Sheet Metal Worker	$65,640	$52,513	2,820
Library Science Professor	$65,620	$52,498	80
CNC Programmer	$65,590	$52,476	330
Other Transportation Worker	$65,580	$52,468	150
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$65,100	$52,104	140
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$65,040	$52,058	180
School Psychologist	$64,930	$51,975	510
Public Relations Specialist	$64,920	$51,967	2,280
Sociology Professor	$64,900	$51,952	120
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$64,840	$51,907	150
Other Personal Service Manager	$64,810	$51,884	50
Mathematical Science Professor	$64,660	$51,770	430
Property and Real Estate Manager	$64,640	$51,755	2,520
Chemistry Professor	$64,450	$51,611	220
Funeral Home Manager	$64,440	$51,603	200
Landscape Architect	$64,370	$51,550	170
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$64,260	$51,467	1,200
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$64,120	$51,361	–
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$64,080	$51,330	410
Instructional Coordinator	$63,980	$51,254	2,540
Fundraiser	$63,950	$51,232	950
Soil and Plant Scientist	$63,910	$51,201	100
Food Service Manager	$63,840	$51,148	2,020
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$63,640	$50,996	1,390
Crane and Tower Operator	$63,590	$50,959	620
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$63,590	$50,959	110
Mechanical Drafter	$63,440	$50,845	650
Political Science Professor	$63,400	$50,814	90
Rail Yard Engineer	$63,400	$50,814	70
Compliance Officer	$63,000	$50,511	4,230
Criminal Justice Professor	$62,990	$50,503	90
Control and Valve Installer	$62,780	$50,344	1,320
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$62,730	$50,306	120
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$62,530	$50,155	120
Health Education Specialist	$62,440	$50,086	820
Labor Relations Specialist	$62,400	$50,056	250
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$62,200	$49,904	760
Wholesale Sales Representative	$62,160	$49,874	14,220
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$62,140	$49,859	1,260
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$62,040	$49,783	220
Market Research Analyst	$61,940	$49,707	6,620
Environmental Engineering Technician	$61,900	$49,677	370
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$61,860	$49,646	310
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$61,840	$49,631	250
Forging Machine Operator	$61,720	$49,540	–
Psychology Professor	$61,720	$49,540	410
Forest Fire Inspector	$61,700	$49,525	310
Human Resources Specialist	$61,630	$49,472	9,370
Producer and Director	$61,600	$49,449	770
Foreign Language Professor	$61,580	$49,434	80
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$61,540	$49,404	6,250
Operations Research Analyst	$61,520	$49,388	1,840
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$61,480	$49,358	490
Wellhead Pumper	$61,380	$49,282	770
Athletic Trainer	$61,320	$49,237	360
Surveyor	$61,300	$49,222	960
Transportation Supervisor	$61,270	$49,199	8,130
Surgical Technologist	$61,190	$49,138	1,940
Training and Development Specialist	$61,040	$49,024	5,440
Electrician	$61,010	$49,002	8,500
Emergency Management Director	$60,990	$48,986	310
Social Work Professor	$60,910	$48,926	80
Education Professor	$60,880	$48,903	560
Office Supervisor	$60,870	$48,895	19,860
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$60,850	$48,880	230
Court Reporter	$60,800	$48,842	180
Traffic Technician	$60,750	$48,804	90
Curator	$60,560	$48,660	150
Rail Car Repairer	$60,540	$48,645	90
Other Social Sciences Professor	$60,420	$48,554	40
Other Therapist	$60,090	$48,304	–
Civil Engineering Technician	$60,050	$48,273	400
Chemical Technician	$60,020	$48,251	610
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$59,980	$48,220	390
Executive Assistant	$59,910	$48,167	2,810
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,144	4,130
Police Officer	$59,700	$48,008	9,660
High School Special Education Teacher	$59,660	$47,978	2,020
Postal Service Clerk	$59,490	$47,849	1,040
Physical Therapist Assistant	$59,480	$47,841	2,380
Mental Health Counselor	$59,350	$47,742	5,150
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$59,290	$47,697	340
Construction Inspector	$59,280	$47,689	2,090
Clergy	$59,110	$47,560	510
RV Service Technician	$58,990	$47,469	270
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$58,970	$47,454	1,530
Gambling Services Supervisor	$58,900	$47,401	1,160
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$58,860	$47,371	380
High School Vocational Teacher	$58,800	$47,325	1,170
Writer and Author	$58,770	$47,303	220
Other Financial Clerk	$58,720	$47,265	40
Chef and Head Cook	$58,540	$47,128	1,430
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$47,075	790
Licensed Practical Nurse	$58,320	$46,961	11,540
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$58,270	$46,923	580
Librarian	$58,180	$46,855	1,820
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$58,130	$46,817	2,800
Plumber	$57,970	$46,696	6,050
Advertising Sales Agent	$57,670	$46,468	700
Marriage and Family Therapist	$57,670	$46,468	–
HVAC Technician	$57,560	$46,385	5,650
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$57,550	$46,377	180
Other Woodworker	$57,490	$46,332	100
Survey Researcher	$57,200	$46,112	50
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$56,680	$45,717	2,980
Occupational Safety Technician	$56,470	$45,558	370
Production and Planning Clerk	$56,300	$45,429	5,820
Healthcare Social Worker	$56,120	$45,293	2,310
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$56,100	$45,277	530
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$55,880	$45,110	130
Diesel Mechanic	$55,340	$44,701	3,970
Other Legal Support Worker	$55,330	$44,693	160
Drilling Machine Operator	$55,230	$44,617	250
Film and Video Editor	$55,210	$44,602	100
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$55,180	$44,580	330
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$55,160	$44,564	1,700
Services Sales Representative	$54,990	$44,435	9,710
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$54,410	$43,995	27,840
Music Director and Composer	$54,250	$43,874	60
Earth Driller	$54,180	$43,821	250
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$54,090	$43,753	110
Forest and Conservation Technician	$53,930	$43,631	130
Other Social Service Specialist	$53,640	$43,411	70
Graphic Designer	$53,630	$43,404	2,040
Medical Records Specialist	$53,460	$43,275	2,480
Clinical Lab Technologist	$53,300	$43,154	4,250
English Professor	$53,200	$43,078	500
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$53,170	$43,055	3,110
Agricultural Inspector	$53,060	$42,972	170
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$52,480	$42,532	240
Other Office Support Worker	$52,420	$42,486	210
Other Protective Service Worker	$52,360	$42,441	150
IT Support Specialist	$52,040	$42,198	9,600
School and Career Counselor	$52,040	$42,198	4,830
Archivist	$51,940	$42,122	80
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$51,880	$42,076	780
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$51,840	$42,046	300
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$51,680	$41,925	120
Security Supervisor	$51,400	$41,712	1,480
Machinist	$51,120	$41,500	4,230
Forester	$50,990	$41,401	120
Historian	$50,980	$41,394	50
Millwright	$50,950	$41,371	510
Editor	$50,780	$41,242	500
Lodging Manager	$50,740	$41,212	440
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$50,630	$41,128	2,360
Brickmason and Blockmason	$50,620	$41,121	580
Recreational Therapist	$50,480	$41,015	120
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$50,450	$40,992	930
Probation Officer	$50,380	$40,939	870
Structural Metal Fabricator	$50,380	$40,939	710
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$50,370	$40,931	130
Telecom Equipment Installer	$50,350	$40,916	1,660
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$50,300	$40,878	1,760
Title Examiner	$50,270	$40,855	1,500
Chemical Equipment Operator	$50,160	$40,772	790
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$49,990	$40,643	920
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,940	$40,605	300
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,940	$40,605	540
Other Information and Record Clerk	$49,940	$40,605	1,130
Procurement Clerk	$49,940	$40,605	830
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,920	$40,590	1,680
Other Drafter	$49,920	$40,590	40
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$49,920	$40,590	2,470
Medical Appliance Technician	$49,870	$40,552	110
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$49,720	$40,438	60
Welder	$49,720	$40,438	9,960
Firefighter	$49,710	$40,431	4,150
Landscaping Supervisor	$49,700	$40,423	1,180
Quality Control Inspector	$49,630	$40,370	7,430
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$49,450	$40,233	–
Separating Machine Operator	$49,440	$40,226	260
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,420	$40,211	970
Plating Machine Operator	$49,330	$40,142	180
Airfield Operations Specialist	$49,200	$40,044	80
Exercise Physiologist	$49,190	$40,036	80
Embalmer	$49,120	$39,983	90
Eligibility Interviewer	$49,090	$39,960	520
Aircraft Assembler	$49,070	$39,945	400
Audio and Video Technician	$49,010	$39,900	540
Event Planner	$48,990	$39,884	1,440
Interpreter and Translator	$48,980	$39,877	320
Telecom Line Installer	$48,900	$39,816	1,410
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$48,890	$39,809	110
Auto Body Repairer	$48,810	$39,748	2,330
High School Teacher	$48,710	$39,672	15,480
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,670	$39,642	250
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,650	$39,627	1,530
Camera Operator	$48,620	$39,604	220
Rigger	$48,490	$39,505	300
Medical Equipment Repairer	$48,440	$39,467	900
Middle School Teacher	$48,440	$39,467	7,620
Other Education Worker	$48,380	$39,422	230
Rolling Machine Operator	$48,330	$39,384	290
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$48,240	$39,316	1,340
News Reporter and Journalist	$48,210	$39,293	400
Elementary School Teacher	$48,200	$39,285	18,500
Vending Machine Repairer	$48,160	$39,255	920
Environmental Science Technician	$48,090	$39,202	360
Museum Technician and Conservator	$48,090	$39,202	190
Real Estate Sales Agent	$47,980	$39,118	3,710
Construction Equipment Operator	$47,970	$39,111	7,050
Insurance Sales Agent	$47,920	$39,073	5,310
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$47,880	$39,042	150
Kindergarten Teacher	$47,860	$39,027	1,690
Biological Technician	$47,850	$39,020	360
Hearing Aid Specialist	$47,840	$39,012	80
Fine Artist	$47,830	$39,005	60
Mortician and Funeral Director	$47,780	$38,967	380
CNC Machine Operator	$47,760	$38,951	1,490
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$47,660	$38,876	1,140
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$47,340	$38,633	920
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$47,260	$38,572	2,730
Other Material Moving Worker	$47,260	$38,572	40
Food Science Technician	$47,240	$38,557	50
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,210	$38,534	3,300
Religious Education Director	$47,100	$38,451	110
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$47,100	$38,451	1,440
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,000	$38,375	960
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$46,980	$38,360	310
Credit Counselor	$46,950	$38,337	230
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$46,950	$38,337	860
Carpenter	$46,910	$38,307	3,820
Pump Operator	$46,900	$38,299	90
Geological Technician	$46,890	$38,292	410
Insulation Worker	$46,880	$38,284	570
Paramedic	$46,790	$38,216	1,590
Paving Equipment Operator	$46,760	$38,193	550
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$46,760	$38,193	810
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$46,690	$38,140	830
Auto Mechanic	$46,560	$38,041	8,870
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$46,470	$37,973	2,180
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$46,460	$37,965	–
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,460	$37,965	220
Credit Authorizer	$46,450	$37,958	220
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$46,180	$37,753	16,490
Electrician Helper	$46,110	$37,700	1,630
Mechanical Door Repairer	$46,100	$37,692	610
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$46,080	$37,677	280
Desktop Publisher	$46,040	$37,647	40
Statistical Assistant	$46,010	$37,624	30
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$45,970	$37,594	1,560
Legal Secretary	$45,950	$37,579	1,290
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$45,890	$37,533	2,280
Order Clerk	$45,850	$37,503	2,210
Tire Builder	$45,830	$37,488	–
Community Health Worker	$45,790	$37,457	600
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$45,780	$37,450	2,520
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$45,760	$37,434	470
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$45,750	$37,427	2,980
Dental Assistant	$45,740	$37,419	4,550
Prepress Technician and Worker	$45,730	$37,412	80
Correctional Officer	$45,690	$37,381	3,730
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$45,680	$37,374	2,030
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$45,600	$37,313	60
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$45,590	$37,306	30
Retail Sales Supervisor	$45,430	$37,184	15,340
Glazier	$45,380	$37,146	430
Other Health Technician	$45,330	$37,108	1,970
Health Information Technologist	$45,210	$37,017	610
Parking Enforcement Worker	$45,200	$37,010	60
Pipelayer	$45,190	$37,002	530
Billing and Posting Clerk	$45,120	$36,949	4,460
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$45,060	$36,904	130
Quarry Rock Splitter	$45,040	$36,888	200
Other Textile Worker	$45,020	$36,873	60
Judicial Law Clerk	$44,990	$36,850	130
Psychiatric Aide	$44,960	$36,828	–
Dispatcher	$44,950	$36,820	2,180
Human Resources Assistant	$44,950	$36,820	600
Cardiovascular Technologist	$44,900	$36,782	830
Construction Painter	$44,900	$36,782	1,880
Bill and Account Collector	$44,820	$36,721	1,740
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$44,760	$36,676	70
Motorcycle Mechanic	$44,740	$36,661	240
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$44,700	$36,630	7,850
Broadcast Technician	$44,530	$36,502	240
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,520	$36,494	2,300
Tile and Stone Setter	$44,340	$36,357	280
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$44,300	$36,327	650
Other Production Worker	$44,120	$36,191	1,250
Professional Athlete	$44,110	$36,183	–
Child and Family Social Worker	$43,950	$36,062	6,500
Word Processor and Typist	$43,710	$35,880	40
Lathe Operator	$43,680	$35,857	240
Roofer	$43,680	$35,857	1,260
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$43,550	$35,758	120
Medical Equipment Preparer	$43,460	$35,690	690
New Accounts Clerk	$43,380	$35,629	1,650
Mental Health Social Worker	$43,120	$35,432	1,780
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$43,060	$35,387	2,030
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$42,970	$35,318	370
General Maintenance Worker	$42,750	$35,151	18,670
Tax Preparer	$42,700	$35,113	1,300
Small Engine Mechanic	$42,630	$35,060	380
Carpet Installer	$42,490	$34,954	50
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$42,390	$34,878	370
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$42,180	$34,719	1,310
Bailiff	$42,000	$34,583	180
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$41,800	$34,431	90
Jeweler	$41,720	$34,370	180
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$41,600	$34,279	70
Auto Glass Installer	$41,350	$34,089	150
Coach and Scout	$41,160	$33,945	2,420
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$41,060	$33,870	6,530
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$41,020	$33,839	2,840
Septic Tank Servicer	$40,960	$33,794	670
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$40,950	$33,786	450
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$40,930	$33,771	2,480
Stonemason	$40,930	$33,771	–
Miscellaneous Assembler	$40,600	$33,521	11,920
Pharmacy Technician	$40,500	$33,445	5,500
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$40,490	$33,437	120
Housekeeping Supervisor	$40,460	$33,414	2,290
Welding Machine Operator	$40,400	$33,369	460
Animal Trainer	$40,310	$33,301	250
Milling Machine Operator	$40,250	$33,255	160
Home Appliance Repairer	$40,210	$33,225	280
Surgical Assistant	$40,160	$33,187	220
Recreation Supervisor	$40,110	$33,149	740
Plumber Helper	$40,080	$33,126	740
Mason Helper	$39,970	$33,043	90
Motorboat Mechanic	$39,920	$33,005	260
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$39,890	$32,982	1,930
Light Truck Driver	$39,840	$32,944	10,020
Private Detective and Investigator	$39,680	$32,823	370
Administrative Assistant	$39,660	$32,808	20,120
Freezing Equipment Operator	$39,630	$32,785	130
Utilities Meter Reader	$39,480	$32,671	390
Construction Laborer	$39,360	$32,580	13,710
Packaging Machine Operator	$39,310	$32,542	3,150
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$39,260	$32,504	120
File Clerk	$39,170	$32,436	1,440
Interviewer	$39,130	$32,406	1,480
Court and Municipal Clerk	$39,120	$32,398	2,730
Veterinary Technician	$39,100	$32,383	1,060
Psychiatric Technician	$39,060	$32,353	820
Pest Control Worker	$39,050	$32,345	1,310
Phlebotomist	$39,030	$32,330	1,670
Roofer Helper	$38,950	$32,269	70
Courier and Messenger	$38,910	$32,239	1,220
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$38,880	$32,216	690
Dietetic Technician	$38,840	$32,186	130
Highway Maintenance Worker	$38,840	$32,186	3,180
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$38,820	$32,170	490
Medical Assistant	$38,750	$32,117	10,510
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$38,680	$32,064	180
Customer Service Representative	$38,650	$32,042	34,460
Data Entry Keyer	$38,590	$31,996	1,290
Grinding Machine Operator	$38,570	$31,981	870
Other Food Processing Worker	$38,530	$31,951	360
Extraction Worker Helper	$38,510	$31,935	140
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$38,380	$31,837	390
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$38,380	$31,837	1,570
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$38,340	$31,806	160
Medical Secretary	$38,330	$31,799	8,430
Rehabilitation Counselor	$38,260	$31,746	1,570
Carpenter Helper	$38,080	$31,609	150
Floor Layer	$38,030	$31,571	140
Upholsterer	$38,020	$31,564	150
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$38,010	$31,556	2,710
Dispensing Optician	$37,940	$31,503	730
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$37,920	$31,488	980
Cutting Machine Operator	$37,910	$31,480	620
Fence Erector	$37,870	$31,450	250
Agricultural Technician	$37,840	$31,427	–
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$37,770	$31,374	140
Animal Control Worker	$37,450	$31,131	380
Personal Service Supervisor	$37,390	$31,086	1,470
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$37,350	$31,055	710
Skincare Specialist	$37,340	$31,048	680
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$37,320	$31,033	160
Telephone Operator	$37,320	$31,033	40
Logging Equipment Operator	$37,270	$30,995	130
General Office Clerk	$37,240	$30,972	31,870
Furniture Finisher	$37,190	$30,934	30
Counter and Rental Clerk	$37,160	$30,911	3,920
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$37,110	$30,873	50
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$36,990	$30,782	38,210
Travel Agent	$36,980	$30,775	600
School Bus Driver	$36,920	$30,729	3,710
Pesticide Applicator	$36,870	$30,691	370
Other Mathematical Scientist	$36,820	$30,653	40
Arbitrator and Mediator	$36,780	$30,623	–
Painting and Coating Worker	$36,780	$30,623	100
Printing Press Operator	$36,760	$30,608	1,140
Photographer	$36,750	$30,600	330
Social and Human Service Assistant	$36,740	$30,593	3,340
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$36,680	$30,547	310
Mail Clerk	$36,680	$30,547	810
Aircraft Service Attendant	$36,640	$30,517	240
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$36,630	$30,509	1,020
Massage Therapist	$36,630	$30,509	520
Parts Salesperson	$36,390	$30,327	3,980
Food Batchmaker	$36,320	$30,274	930
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$36,300	$30,259	1,530
Security Guard	$36,270	$30,236	12,210
Production Helper	$36,240	$30,214	2,200
Conveyor Operator	$36,200	$30,183	350
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$36,140	$30,138	250
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$36,110	$30,115	300
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$36,030	$30,054	1,140
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$36,000	$30,032	1,310
Woodworking Machine Operator	$35,990	$30,024	260
Nursing Assistant	$35,930	$29,978	19,410
Etcher and Engraver	$35,890	$29,948	110
Teller	$35,840	$29,910	7,230
Other Construction Helper	$35,830	$29,903	150
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$35,770	$29,857	9,280
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$35,620	$29,743	210
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$35,530	$29,675	1,820
Food Service Supervisor	$35,420	$29,592	18,900
Residential Advisor	$35,390	$29,569	1,060
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$35,360	$29,546	170
Switchboard Operator	$35,280	$29,485	480
Other Agricultural Worker	$35,140	$29,379	40
Short Order Cook	$35,130	$29,372	760
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$35,070	$29,326	1,810
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$34,910	$29,205	–
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$34,900	$29,197	170
Tire Repairer and Changer	$34,890	$29,190	1,460
Barber	$34,860	$29,167	170
Veterinary Assistant	$34,850	$29,159	1,740
Office Machine Operator	$34,810	$29,129	290
Stocker and Order Filler	$34,790	$29,114	32,910
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$34,700	$29,045	260
Occupational Therapy Aide	$34,670	$29,023	90
Bicycle Repairer	$34,650	$29,008	60
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$34,560	$28,939	9,380
Hand Packer and Packager	$34,520	$28,909	3,900
Tutor	$34,510	$28,901	1,220
Orderly	$34,430	$28,841	370
Emergency Medical Technician	$34,170	$28,643	2,410
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$33,670	$28,264	420
Sewing Machine Operator	$33,340	$28,014	580
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,090	$27,824	1,080
Passenger Attendant	$32,920	$27,695	40
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$32,590	$27,445	1,270
Tour and Travel Guide	$32,150	$27,111	350
Preschool Teacher	$31,790	$26,838	7,010
Automotive Service Attendant	$31,760	$26,815	1,270
Restaurant Cook	$31,720	$26,785	17,050
Recreation Worker	$31,580	$26,679	2,380
Baker	$31,460	$26,588	1,980
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$31,330	$26,489	480
Other Food Service Worker	$31,200	$26,391	140
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$31,160	$26,360	60
Janitor	$31,110	$26,322	23,620
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$30,880	$26,148	5,080
Shoe and Leather Worker	$30,720	$26,027	30
Gambling Cage Worker	$30,590	$25,928	1,540
Funeral Attendant	$30,530	$25,883	510
Pharmacy Aide	$30,360	$25,754	700
Concierge	$29,930	$25,427	430
Floral Designer	$29,660	$25,223	450
Retail Salesperson	$29,660	$25,223	43,830
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$29,650	$25,215	1,920
Library Assistant	$29,640	$25,207	800
Other Sales and Related Worker	$29,630	$25,200	250
Library Technician	$29,440	$25,056	830
Shampooer	$29,420	$25,041	70
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$29,270	$24,927	10,790
Driver/Sales Worker	$29,120	$24,813	5,110
Animal Caretaker	$28,940	$24,676	3,170
Gambling Booth Cashier	$28,660	$24,464	1,120
Maid and Housekeeper	$28,620	$24,434	11,810
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$28,610	$24,426	130
Food Preparation Worker	$28,540	$24,373	7,430
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$28,490	$24,335	1,760
Garment Presser	$28,340	$24,218	330
Cashier	$28,180	$24,094	41,140
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$28,170	$24,086	2,680
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$28,140	$24,062	–
School Bus Monitor	$28,130	$24,055	720
Teaching Assistant	$27,920	$23,891	13,860
Medical Transcriptionist	$27,740	$23,751	560
Childcare Worker	$27,730	$23,743	7,590
Fast Food Cook	$27,720	$23,736	8,860
Home Health Aide	$27,710	$23,728	20,310
Hotel Desk Clerk	$27,630	$23,665	3,090
Physical Therapist Aide	$27,630	$23,665	370
Dishwasher	$27,390	$23,479	4,060
Parking Attendant	$27,230	$23,354	870
Telemarketer	$26,880	$23,082	470
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$26,830	$23,043	5,400
Other Gambling Service Worker	$26,540	$22,817	70
Tailor and Dressmaker	$26,300	$22,630	–
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$26,260	$22,599	130
Usher and Ticket Taker	$26,260	$22,599	1,450
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$25,250	$21,813	650
Bartender	$24,790	$21,455	5,860
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$24,740	$21,416	5,060
Substitute Teacher	$23,770	$20,660	4,990
Gambling Dealer	$23,720	$20,622	1,980
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$23,430	$20,396	52,520
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$22,040	$19,314	2,430
Umpire and Referee	$21,900	$19,205	220
Locker Room Attendant	$21,590	$18,963	200
Waiter and Waitress	$17,910	$16,098	27,000

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Oklahoma median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Oklahoma paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Oklahoma

What is the highest-paying job in Oklahoma?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Oklahoma, such as orthodontist. Of the jobs with an exact median, other surgeon pays most: $553,790, or $349,801 after tax.

What is the most common job in Oklahoma?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 52,520 people in Oklahoma, with a median of $23,430.

How much do you take home on the median Oklahoma salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Oklahoma is $45,600 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $37,313 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oklahoma tax.

Which job pays more in Oklahoma than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Oklahoma, family medicine physician pays furthest above its US median: $361,350 here, 48% more than the national $244,180.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Oklahoma. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.