Oklahoma Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Oklahoma from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $45,600 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $493
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Oklahoma
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | 2,170 | $361,350 | $329,940 |
| 2 | Physicians, Pathologists | 130 | $317,850 | $333,340 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | 2,520 | $259,220 | $248,930 |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | 280 | $236,780 | $257,980 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 490 | $216,570 | $270,930 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | 980 | $166,170 | $188,280 |
| 7 | Chief Executives | 2,390 | $163,790 | $200,930 |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,070 | $157,330 | $163,900 |
Most common jobs in Oklahoma
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,520 | $23,430 | $25,050 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 43,890 | $90,430 | $111,630 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 43,830 | $29,660 | $33,060 |
| 4 | Cashiers | 41,140 | $28,180 | $27,980 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 38,270 | $82,920 | $85,060 |
| 6 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 38,210 | $36,990 | $37,790 |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 34,460 | $38,650 | $41,740 |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,910 | $34,790 | $35,640 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1,107 certified, median offer $89,420
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)300 certified, median offer $58,500
Top H-1B employers in Oklahoma
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oklahoma | 92 | $81,374 |
| 2 | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | 73 | $72,000 |
| 3 | Oklahoma State University | 40 | $72,150 |
| 4 | OU Health Partners, Inc. | 31 | $400,000 |
| 5 | Saint Francis Health System | 28 | $325,000 |
| 6 | Comanche County Hospital Authority | 21 | $38,667 |
| 7 | Paycom Payroll, LLC | 21 | $134,500 |
| 8 | Dove Schools, Inc. | 16 | $43,880 |
More Oklahoma labor data
- Unemployment by county4.2% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.8 million jobs, +0.8% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$493 a week on average
- Union membership6.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings576 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Oklahoma?
- The median wage for all occupations in Oklahoma is $45,600 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma's unemployment rate was 4.2% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Oklahoma?
- Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Oklahoma: $361,350 a year.