Average Salary in Oklahoma
Average wage, unemployment, and how Oklahoma ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in Oklahoma earns about $63,284 a year across all industries — about $3,655 below the national average. Roughly 1,717,109 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for Oklahoma is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh Oklahoma's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Oklahoma?
The average annual wage in Oklahoma is about $63,284, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does Oklahoma rank for pay?
Oklahoma ranks #48 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.